Futures Magazine September 01, 2010
Cover Story
Gensler: Correcting the record on OTC regulation
Former Goldman Sachs partner turned regulator Gary Gensler as CFTC chair will implement many of the rules from the Dodd-Frank regulatory reform law.
Software Review
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Software review: OptionsCity Metro Version 2.1.10.0
Review of OptionsCity Metro software.
Trading Techniques
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Four stages of a bull market and how to profit
Everybody loves a bull market, but not everybody can trade one. You have to understand how to invest during these periods to have long-term success. We break down the stages of an equity bull market and explain opportunities of each.
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Making money when markets change
Trading systems must recognize the changing nature of today’s markets. With the right approach, you can build a system that reacts to the shifts in markets.
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High times for currency options
Opportunities created by debt and economic problems in Europe make this a good time to look at potential trades in forex options.
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Understanding VIX futures and options
Although most traders are familiar with the VIX, many are perplexed by the unique unconventional relationship of its futures and options.
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Using COT data to find major opportunities
Following the big money in the agricultural markets through the Commitment of Traders report (COT) can lead to big profits, but takes inside-the-numbers smarts.
Forex Trader
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Trading the dollar on election results
Recent economic uncertainty regarding a U.S. recovery is causing an increase in bearish sentiment on the U.S. dollar.
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How to trade natural gas in hurricane season
Once the weather turns warm up north, attention of weathermen and natural gas traders turns to hurricane season. That only intensifies as kids head back to school in September.
Futures 101
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Forex: Four ways to trade
Recently topping $4 trillion in average daily turnover, the foreign exchange market is the single largest and most liquid market in the world. But it is just one way to access currencies.
Industry Trends
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Global regulatory reform: Let the game-playing begin
The United States has passed legislation overhauling its financial sector and the European Union is in the process of doing the same. Now the major players are doing everything they can to make those reforms work for them.
Markets
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Forex outlook: Has the euro bottomed?
Ongoing economic turmoil shook up the currency markets in the first half of 2010, as the euro plummeted while the dollar became the currency of last resort. Has the euro bottomed? And what’s next for the dollar? Experts are torn.
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Tech Talk: Aussie/yen at crossroads
AUD/JPY’s recovery in July was an important monthly reversal.
Editor's Note
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The Goldman Rule
Editor's note from Group Editor, Ginger Szala
Book Reviews
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Buffett Beyond Value
Review of "Buffett Beyond Value: Why Warren Buffett Looks to Growth and Management When Investing," by Prem C. Jain
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Chalk Talks for Traders
Review of "Chalk Talks for Traders: Easy X’s and O’s from a Proven Market Pro," by Phil Storer.
Market Analysis
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S&P 500: Split decision
Analysts are split on where the S&P 500 is headed next.
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Will wheat stay hot?
Wheat prices were through the roof in August, but will that trend continue?
Managed Money
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Forex: One sector, multiple strategies
Foreign exchange is not only the most liquid sector to trade, but also has attributes that allow for unique strategies. More and more managers are exploiting them, and you can too.
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Don't Bet Your House
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has many moving parts
Options Strategy
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How to short time spreads without freezing your capital
Using short time spreads without freezing up your capital
New For Traders
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New for traders: Financials
New financial products
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New for traders: Forex
New forex 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: Options
New options products
People
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Benning joins NYPC as chief risk officer
New employees and promotions in the trading industry.
News
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Co-location gets referee
A proposal by the CFTC could shake up the world of co-location and mean changes for the high frequency trading firms.
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New trader reports at CFTC
The CFTC is expanding the scope of oversight it extends over U.S. markets.
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ISE introduces DNR order type
The International Securities Exchange (ISE) announced in July a new order type called "Do not route" (DNR).
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Eris Exchange launches
Eris Exchange trades interest rate swap futures and options that are cleared by CME Clearing.
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NYSE sees manipulation in cocoa markets
NYSE Liffe saw its largest cocoa trade in 14 years this July.
Trader Profiles
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Greenwave: Calm in a sea of volatility
Jamie Charles gained an appreciation for currencies while spending a year studying in Brussels, Belgium in college, foreshadowing a career in trading and developing currency-based strategies.
Hedge Funds
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Hedge Funds June 2010
Hedge Funds peformance through June 2010
Public Funds
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Public Funds July 2010
Public Funds July 2010
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Funds Review June 2010
Funds Review through June 30
