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.
Gold ETF outflows drag on metal as holdings drop to 4-year low
As inflation is low and equity markets are rising, gold-backed ETP investors have been rotating out of gold. The SPDR Gold Trust holdings dropped to a four-year low to 1,041 metric tons yesterday.
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.
SEC charges Chicago father, son in cherry-picking scheme
The regulator says Charles J. Dushek and Charles S. Dushek mixed funds with clients and allocated winning trades to personal accounts.