Futures Magazine August 01, 2009
Cover Story
Equities outlook: A new bull cycle?
Those supporting a bullish view on equities could accurately be compared to the boy who cried wolf. But six months into the current upward correction, an argument can be made that even though pain is still apparent, the leading indicators are pointing up.
Cover Story
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Tech talk: The Ides of August
August provides technical turning points in equity index markets.
Trading Techniques
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A cumulative solution to an age-old problem
Nothing damages an account like trading on the wrong side of a trend. Learning how to count cumulative ticks effectively can help you avoid this pitfall.
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Minimizing your risk of ruin
D.R. Cox and H.D. Miller published a simple formula to calculate risk of ruin for insurance companies. Traders can use this formula to calculate the probability of losing any given fraction of their account.
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For safe profits, trade narrow intraday channels
An E-mini S&P 500 day-trader constantly faces two questions: Is now a good time to enter a trade? Should I go long or short? A linear regression intraday price channel can provide a visual answer.
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Riding the bear
By breaking down the anatomy of a bear market, we can develop a greater insight into how, when and why it might ultimately turn.
Technology & Trading
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Fifteen years and counting
This year, Murray Ruggiero Jr. marks 15 years of covering technology for Futures. Here, Murray reviews some hallmarks of his decade and a half of sharing analysis and strategies.
Forex Trader
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Risk control and holding open losses
Successful forex trading requires managing the total account.
Futures 101
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Top 10 trading mistakes
Knowing what not to do in trading is a major part of the battle. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid.
Editor's Note
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Dear Mr. Cramer...
Why Jim Cramer's rant against speculators was ridiculous.
Book Reviews
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Book review: Seasonal Stock Market Trends: The Definitive Guide to Calendar-Based Market Trading
We review Jay Kaeppel's book on calendar-based trading.
Market Analysis
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Crude can't ignore fundamentals
This year's rally in crude is missing one critical component: consumption.
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Wheat futures near lows
September wheat futures tumbled throughout June and July.
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Orange juice futures squeezed
Analysts expect orange juice to head lower in the fall.
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10-year Treasury notes moving
The rally in 10-year Treasury notes may not be over.
Managed Money
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Managed futures take center stage
Coverage from the Managed Funds Association's annual forum.
Options Strategy
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Options strategy: Selling an at-the-money straddle
Selling an at-the-money straddle can help you benefit from premium erosion in the options market.
New For Traders
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New for traders
New products and software for futures, options and forex.
People
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Lukken moves to NYSE Euronext
Personnel moves within the futures industry.
News
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Regulatory reforms pack punch
The Obama administration's financial regulatory reform proposal and initiatives by the CFTC will impact the futures industry.
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New sheriff in town at CFTC
Major changes are in store at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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Levin releases wheat speculation report
Sen. Carl Levin released a report citing excessive speculation of commodity index traders on CME Group.
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New forex rules ahead
A new NFA rule can affect how traders execute orders on forex platforms.
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Rogue trader strikes
Trader Steve Perkins traded high volume trades in oil futures on ICE Futures Europe's electronic platform.
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NYSE/DTCC, IDCG/BONY strike clearing deals
Bank of New York Mellon made a strategic investment in IDCG, and NYSE Euronext and DTCC announced a joint clearing venture.
Trader Profiles
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Dorset: Making the most of the minis
Profile of Bruno Giordano and Hugh Yeakel of Dorset Futures Corporation.
CTAs
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Top CTAs May 2009
Top CTAs May 2009
Hedge Funds
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Hedge funds June 2009
Hedge funds June 2009
Public Funds
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Public funds June 2009
Public funds June 2009
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Funds review
2009 public funds returns through June 30.
