Futures Magazine March 2013
Cover Story
Top Traders of 2012
Managed futures had another turbulent year in 2012, but as always, some diamonds emerged from the rough. In this annual feature, we look at what worked and didn’t work in 2012, and profile four commodity trading advisors that stood out from the crowd.
Editor's Note
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It's about time
March editor's note from Ginger Szala
Markets
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Equity bulls’ suspended sentence
With equity indexes poised to breach their all-time highs, we ask our analysts if the trend can continue, or if another bear shoe is ready to drop
Industry Trends
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ETF Guide: ET-what? A primer on exchange-traded products
Since their introduction 20 years ago, ETPs have grown in popularity and diversity. Here’s a look at why they have become a trader favorite.
Forex Trader
Options Strategy
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What can a trader do in an exceptionally low-volatility environment?
Sell a VIX put spread and buy an SPY put.
Trading Techniques
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How contango can affect commodity ETFs
Commodity ETFs can experience contango when the underlying contracts roll. Here’s what that can mean for your bottom line.
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Options pricing and delta neutral trades
Here’s how to use the Log Log Parabola options-pricing model to improve on already positive results.
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Leveraging the VIX to spot trend changes
Markets often rise slowly but fall quickly. The VIX can warn you when times are about to change.
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Targeting entries with inside price bars
Inside bars reflect periods of contraction and offer the opportunity to recognize when the market tide is shifting.
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System development final step: Money management, Monte Carlo and a review
Here we integrating money management techniques and performing Monte Carlo analysis as the final test on a new trading system.
Trader Profiles
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Briarwood: Nothing odd about success
Briarwood Capital Management's Paul DeMarco and Fred Schutzmann
Book Reviews
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Inside the Currency Market
Patrick Kelly reviews "Inside the Currency Market"
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Fly Fishing the Stock Market
Leslie N. Masonson reviews "Fly Fishing the Stock Market"
