Futures Magazine June 01, 2012
Cover Story
Steve DeCook: Fundamentally sound
Although he first operated a CTA in the go-go ’80s and ’90s, Steve DeCook now is taking a more conservative approach. We talk to him about running a CTA in two different eras, the money flow trade and fundamentals in the grain markets
Editor's Note
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Di(a)mon(d) no more
June editor's note from Ginger Szala
Forex Trader
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Currencies and correlations
Just as a trader needs to watch for shifts in market sentiment, he also should watch for shifts in inter-market correlations
Options Strategy
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The hit-and-run covered call
Covered calls or buy writes are a good way to reduce volatility in equity positions, but a big decline in the underlying stock still will scuttle a covered call position and lead to significant losses
Trader Profiles
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KeyQuant: Not your typical trend-follower
This month's Trader Profile features Robert Baguenault de Vieville and Raphaël Gelrubin of KeyQuant SAS
News
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ICE to list cash-settled grains
No limit on opportunity
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Call for independent counsel in MF Global probe
After six months, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-N.Y.) and the Commodity Customer Coalition (CCC) have called on Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint an independent counsel to take over the investigation.
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LME board weighing bids
Metals auction
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CME members get extension
Time is money
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Chartview: One more option(s exchange)
U.S. options exchanges by volume
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Provinces list conditions for TMX sale
Keeping it in house
CTAs
Hedge Funds
Public Funds
Trading Techniques
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Trading stocks with triangles
Recognizing chart patterns are easy ways to forecast price. Meet the triangle.
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Using options to exploit anomalies in the grain complex
Understanding similarities and differences between the grains can reveal opportunities in option spreads
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It’s not witchcraft, it’s Fibonacci
There’s more to Fibonacci numbers than just knowing the levels. Here’s how to use them with price action analysis
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Market jumps and the discontinuity phenomenon
Markets don’t always make a smooth transition. Be ready for the jumps
Technology & Trading
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Managing portfolio risk with Leverage Space
Grow your trade size responsibly with Leverage Space.
Markets
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Will the US swim in corn and search for beans?
Favorable weather this growing season may temper the current high prices in grains
Trading 101
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Greeks: The what, why and how of options pricing
Delta, theta, gamma isn’t the name of a fraternity; they determine an option’s price. Here’s what you need to know
Industry Trends
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Why the swaps market will follow the repo model
The swaps market likely will follow the same path the repo market took 15 years ago
Managed Money
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Get your hedge funds here, don’t delay!
The JOBS Act may be a game-changer for CPOs and fund managers, but will the SEC spoil the party?
Book Reviews
Software Review
Market Analysis
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Oil tapping out
After topping out around $110 a barrel earlier this year, WTI crude oil has declined steadily, particularly throughout May.
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U.S. 10-year Treasuries grinding higher
With ongoing uncertainty and problems coming out of the Eurozone, investors have justifiably been spooked.
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Gold melting in Eurozone heat
After making a record high late last year, gold has steadily given up gains. This may surprise some, given the continued uncertainty out of Europe and gold’s traditional role as a safe-haven.
