Futures Magazine November 01, 2009
Cover Story
Too much failure to avoid big regs
The financial crisis of 2008 set off a chain reaction in Washington D.C. and financial centers around the world. Regulation with a capital R was back in as politicians set out to crack down on financial markets.
Software Review
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Software Review: TAS Signal Box
Software review for TAS Signal Box.
Trading Techniques
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Spotting momentum swings in advance
By turning price and time on its head, you can predict market and momentum turns. Here’s a simple method for finding inflection points before they occur.
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Predicting grain futures with options
While the options market can’t necessarily predict the future of grain prices outright, it can be used to predict the spread in futures prices over time.
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Using price shocks to time the market
Here's how to use price shocks as opportunities to position yourself for the next move.
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For safe profits, trade a delayed reaction
Delayed reactions on the part of a trailing market present you with an opportunity to make safe profits.
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Time is relative with range bars
Here's how range bars can benefit your trading.
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Using msPaint for FLIR
How to use msPaint for FLIR as described in Dennis Hudson's November 2009 Equity Trading Techniques piece.
Forex Trader
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Using surveys to measure currency direction
Sentiment surveys can help traders gauge expectations about the future direction of currencies.
Futures 101
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Understanding candlestick formations
The candlestick chart has become ubiquitous in many standard charting packages. Chances are you look at them every day. But do you know what they indicate?
Industry Trends
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Regulating a continental structure
The European Commission formally adopted its long anticipated plan for coordinating European markets.
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New world disorder
A map of the global trading network.
Markets
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Grains: The basics of supply & demand
Lower agriculture prices may continue into 2010 but this may provide bargains as demand and eventually inflation could return.
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Tech talk: Cattle head and shoulders above the rest
The weekly cattle chart has been building a major base for nearly one year.
Book Reviews
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Commodity options: Trading and hedging volatility in the world's most lucrative market
A review on a guide to trading commodity options.
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Making sense of the dollar: Exposing dangerous myths about trade and foreign exchange
A review on a book that seeks to debunk myths about forex and economics.
Market Analysis
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Will Asia demand soybeans?
What are the prospects for soybeans as the global economy emerges from recession?
Managed Money
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Bigger may not be better
TradeStation launched a prime brokerage services division for small and mid-sized hedge funds and investment advisors.
New For Traders
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New for traders: Financials
New financial products.
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New for traders: Technology
New technology products.
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New for traders: Commodities
New commodities products.
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New for traders: Forex
New forex products.
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New for traders: Options
New options products.
People
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Cerutti to lead tech at NYSE Euronext
Personnel moves in the futures industry.
News
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CBOE challenges ISE rule
The International Securities Exchange proposed and the SEC granted approval for a rule allowing orders to be crossed without first being displayed.
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Chartview: Fed balance sheet
The Fed has grown dramatically since the start of the credit crisis.
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Funds could flee U.S.
Long only commodity funds are looking at alternatives.
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CME Group launches ultra long bond
CME Group is launching a 30-year bond contract where the deliverable securities will be comprised of cash bonds with 25 or more years to maturity.
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NYSE Euronext expands penny pilot
NYSE Euronext received SEC approval to expand its options penny pilot program.
Current Analysis
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E-mini S&P 500 climbing
The E-mini S&P 500 climbed at the start of earnings season.
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Australian dollar jumping
The Australian dollar extended its year-long rally after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its key interest rate.
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Gold rush
Gold is at record highs, and analysts expect its run to continue.
Trader Profiles
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Hill and Hurd: All in the family
When John Hill opened his first futures account in the 1960s, he had no idea he was starting a family legacy. More than 40 years later, he is still trading and developing strategies along with his daughter Holliston.
CTAs
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Top CTAs August 2009
Top CTAs August 2009.
Hedge Funds
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Hedge funds September 2009
Hedge funds September 2009
Public Funds
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Public funds September 2009
Public funds September 2009.
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Funds review September 2009
Funds review September 2009
