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Alternative Investments: An Introduction to Managed Futures

TradersLog — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:09:56 +0000

With the equity markets currently going through a rough patch, many institutional and individual investors are looking at alternative investments. In an effort to diversify their portfolio among different asset classes, many investors are looking at managed futures as a way to hedge their equity bet

Key Tools and Strategies for the Electronic Futures Trader

TradersLog — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:12:17 +0000

By Tim Racette The first step to becoming a successful trader is developing a sound foundation of tools and knowledge in which to trade. Whether you’re new to trading or been at it for years, the tools and strategies outlined here provide a solid foundation for a successful trading career. Before

The Hunt Brothers and their Attempt to Corner the Silver Market

TradersLog — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:31:57 +0000

In the early seventies, amidst political upheaval, inflationary pressures and stagnant economic growth, the richest family in America (at the time), the Hunt family of Texas, tried to corner the market on precious metals. As a way to hedge themselves from the rampart printing of dollars the US gover

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:08:07 +0000

General Comments The commodity correction appears to have begun, a little later than anticipated, but with enough volatility to indicate the move is underway. The vertical momentum (or velocity of decline) is just beginning to expand, setting up further declines in potentially shocking intraday p

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:17:33 +0000

General Comments The dollar’s choppiness has created a bit of a seesaw rally in a few commodity sectors. This congestive price action is not altogether uncommon amongst markets in an intermediate trend change. The dollar is unlikely to consolidate for much longer and I continue to expect

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:11:19 +0000

General Comments Gold and silver reversed, getting ahead of a dollar bull run that should set fresh near term highs this week. Oil and some grains have setup congestion patterns awaiting the next moves by the stock and currency markets. The dollar’s break above 78.61 should signal a massive

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:18:55 +0000

Energies Crude oil is going to be heavily dependent on the U.S. dollar as it is dictating foreign demand. Supplies are one thing, but a dollar rally is likely to thwart near term supply concerns. The dollar bounced ahead of key trendline support and appears to be changing its very bearish trend to

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:24:31 +0000

General Comments Last week did not offer the timing I anticipated for an industry wide commodity and stock selloff as economic and energy inventory data helped to spike the stock and energy markets. The dynamic that I see, however, has not changed and therefore I continue to anticipate a massive pr

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:48:13 +0000

Energies A significant decline in oil prices is anticipated over the next 5 days, sparked by a selloff in the euro. Look to capitalize on this with a short term put play. Natural gas must break above the highs from September 16th in order to establish a bull trend. Financials The stock market has

The Weekend Commodities Review

James Mound — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:37:38 +0000

Energies Crude oil’s end of the week rebound should be short lived and ultimately seen as a mild bump on the road to fresh near term lows. Target $64.50 in the near term, confirmed by a break below 71.24 on the Oct. contract this week. Heating oil and rbob both appear ready to collapse a sol