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The Broken-Wing Butterfly Trading Strategy

TradersLog — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:49:55 +0000

There are times when the market is in such a strong trend that even Stevie Wonder could see which direction to trade. Currently, however, the markets area is acting like a conundrum wrapped in a riddle.

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Virtual Options Trading

TradersLog — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:46:21 +0000

Here are nine important concepts you must take into account when practicing options trading in a virtual account

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Trading Options on Futures

Jim Wyckoff — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:01:32 +0000

A while back, I received several emails from readers wanting to know if they should short the crude oil market because of its lofty price levels. I responded that I don't give specific trading recommendations, but I certainly do want to help my readers succeed at the difficult task of trading futures markets.

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Selling Options: The Real Story

Jim Wyckoff — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:44:34 +0000

There are old sayings in the futures industry that go something like this: “Eighty percent of all options on futures expire worthless.” And, “The only way to make money trading options on futures is to sell them–not buy them.” Neither one of these statements is accurate. This educational feature will focus on the advantages and

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Futures: What You Trade Determines How You’re Taxed

Jim Forrester, CPA — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:18:59 +0000

Futures trading covers a vast array of trading instruments, from stock indices and U.S. Treasury bonds to precious metals, energy sources such as oil and gas, and everyday foodstuffs including meats, grains and coffee.

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