The price of crude oil impacts each of our lives on a daily basis. Thus, speculators tend to flock to the energy markets. High levels of volatility and leverage create a lucrative, but dangerous, trading arena. In this class, we offer some practical basic analysis tools as well as some strategy ideas on how to trade crude oil futures in a more comfortable manner using micro contracts and options spreads.
Futures and Options Trading Booksby Carley Garner
What People are Saying about Our Commodity Trading Books
Choosing a Futures Broker and Brokerage Service
Full-Service or Online Trading?
The decision to trade online or through a full-service commodity broker will undoubtedly make a large impact on your bottom line.
A Fair Commission Rate vs. Low Commission
To look at commission rates objectively, we must understand the background of the futures industry and how brokerages accept risk for fees.
Choosing a Commodity Brokerage Firm
Deciding on a commodity brokerage firm is a significant decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Not all traders and brokers are compatible.
Choosing a Futures and Options Broker
Most traders in search of a futures broker are concerned primarily with trading platforms, commission, and quality guidance.
The Truth about Futures Commission
The goal of futures trading should be to MAKE money, not SAVE it! Discount commodity brokers cut corners that cost their clients time & money.
Commodities via Futures or ETFs?
A key difference to trading commodity futures over ETFs is leverage, but there is more to discuss, such as taxes, market hours, and efficiency.