From the April 01, 2010 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
5 words of wisdom for trading metals
One of the questions we hear most often is, “What does it take to be a successful trader?” George Gero shares five tips for success in this preview to May's Trading 101 article.
Financial markets and the role political scandals play
Headlines recently have been dominated by political scandal. Here's how these revelations play out in the markets.
Tap into oil volatility using an options spread
Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread.
Important breakout in the Dow-to-gold ratio and its implications for gold
In the Dow-to-gold ratio chart, we see an important breakout above the declining long-term resistance line. This has bearish implications for gold.