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  • Introduction to Commodity Futures
    Commodities are all of those items bought and sold as foods and manufacturing items like corn and hogs and oil.  Trading in these commodities consists of entering into contracts which commit the trader to making or accepting delivery of these commodities (see the Description section of our Let's Trade Futures page).  We recommend the following with special emphasis on Trading for a Living and Winning in the Futures Markets.

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All About Commodities(6478 bytes) Russell R. Wasendorf, et al   Getting Started in Futures(5507 bytes) Todd Lofton
Commodity Trading Manual(14284 bytes) Chicago Board of Trade   How the Futures Markets Work(5962 bytes) Jake Bernstein, et al
Trading for a Living(4790 bytes) Dr. Alexander ElderWB01372_.gif (406 bytes)   Education of a Speculator(16038 bytes) Victor Niederhoffer
Futures 101(4998 bytes) Richard E. Waldron   Winning in the Futures Markets WB01372_.gif (406 bytes)George Angell

  • Technical Analysis
    Traders who use only the price chart movements to make trading decisions are known as technical analysts.   They believe that the secret of where prices are going is hidden in the patterns of where they have been.  Our recommendation of introductory Technical Analysis books are in the following table.

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Into to Tech Analysis13292 bytes) Martin J. Pring   Tech Analysis Explained(3722 bytes) Martin J. Pring
Intro Tech Analysis of Futures Markets(6086 bytes) John J. Murphy   Tech Anaysis of Futures Markets(4359 bytes) John J. Murphy

  • Fundamental Analysis
    Traders who make trading decisions solely on those factors which affect supply and demand are know as fundamental analysts.  In the grains, for example, they would be interested in weather conditions, transportation problems, planting details, demand for products using that grain in their manufacture and on-and-on.  Our Fundamental Analysis recommendation follows.

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Complete Guide to Futures Markets(14534 bytes) Jack D. Schwager

  • Trading Psychology
    Greed drives the markets.  The desire to make money draws investors to the market.  Once in a trade, traders must learn to control greed in determining when to exit the trade.   Many feel that the double edged sword of greed has such a profound effect on trading, that its role should be completely understood by those who wish to trade.   Our recommendations on trading psychology books follow.

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Investment Psychology Explained(6539 bytes) Martin J. Pring   Intuitive Trader16089 bytes) Robert Koppel
The Futures Game(7767 bytes) Richered Teweles, et al   Investor's Quotient(4718 bytes) Jake Bernstein

  • Candlestick Charting
    Western and Japanese style charting differ in the presentation of the opening and closing prices of a trading period--see the following graphic:

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Each method has its patterns which generate buy and sell signals.   Steve Nison has written what many consider to be the definitive works on describing the history and use of Candlestick charting methods.

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Japanese Candlestick Techniques(8062 bytes) Steve Nison   Beyond Candlesticks(15063 bytes) Steve Nison

  • Options
    Options are also known as derivatives.  They represent a method of trading in the commodity markets without the necessity of entering into a delivery contract.  For a price, much less than the price of a contract, a trader can purchase an option to buy or sell a futures contract at a specific contract price.  The option itself can increase in value as the commodity contract price changes.  Some traders find options attractive because their risk is limited to the price they pay for the option.  We recommend the following as introductions to trading options.

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Book Author   Book Author
Commodity & Futures Options(12230 bytes) Nick Battley   Option Player(13979 bytes) Kenneth R. Trester, et al

  • Spreads
    There are many commodity contracts whose price charts are somewhat locked together--e.g, different months of the same commodity.  In reality, they do not exactly track one another but increase and decrease at different rates and maybe even go in different directions.   Spread traders take advantages of these differences by simultaneously selling one contract and buying the other.  The two contracts collectively increase or decrease in value as the two contracts move together or apart.  Many traders consider trading spreads to be less risky than traditional contract trading.  We recommend the following on Spread trading.

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Spread Trading(6072 bytes) Howard Abell

  • Day Trading
    This is a simple concept.  By its strict definition, Day Traders are completely out of the market when the markets are closed--every trade is closed by the end of the trading session.   These traders generally profit from small changes in the price of a commodity and must be able to buy and sell rapidly throughout the trading session.  Day trading is generally considered a high risk form of trading and is not recommended for the beginner.   Consider the following to learn more about day trading.

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High Impact Day Trading(10087 bytes) Robert M. Barnes   Day Trader(5227 bytes) Jake Bernstein, et al

  • Trading Systems
    After learning about the futures markets, technical analysis and fundamental analysis, a trader should develop a method by which buy and sell decisions are made.  With many traders, the method is highly personalized, developed and improved by the individual trader.  The following describe some of the concepts of trading methods and systems.

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The S.I.M.P.L.E. System(6470 bytes) Angelo Namrevo   Trading Systems & Methods(15811 bytes) Perry J. Kaufman

  • Gift Suggestions
    If you are looking for a gift for that person who might be interested in Commodity Futures trading, consider the following.

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Investment Psychology Explained(6539 bytes) Martin J. Pring   Winning in the Futures Markets George Angell

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