About the Author
Daniel P. Collins
Managing Editor Daniel P. Collins has covered the managed money industry since he joined Futures in January 2001. In that capacity, he is primarily responsible for profiling professional trading advisors in our Trader Profile section as well as selecting the subjects for the annual "Hot New CTA s" and "Top Traders" features. Dan also is the key interviewer of the thought leaders and traders who have appeared in Futures cover stories. Dan has unique insight into the futures industry, having worked with some of its most influential people during his nearly 12 years on the trading floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Drake University in Iowa. dcollins@futuresmag.com
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By Daniel P. Collins |
May 24, 2013
Although droughts are seasonal events, their effects are longer-term. With tight supplies, will this year be the bumper crop we need?
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By Daniel P. Collins |
May 24, 2013
Scott Shellady is a second-generation trader who has worked in all aspects of the futures business on two continents for 25 years.
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By Daniel P. Collins |
April 24, 2013
With stocks seeming to become the new safe haven, gold has found itself on the ropes. Will this continue? Are industrial metals such as palladium a better play?
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By Daniel P. Collins |
April 24, 2013
Thomas Vitiello and Paul Sacks are long-time members of the Comex whose off-floor strategy has led to trading success in the electronic world.
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By Daniel P. Collins |
April 1, 2013
Jack Schwager saw early on that it takes more than technical knowledge to be a good trader. Through his “Market Wizards” books, he has given an inside-look at what makes a trader great.
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By Daniel P. Collins |
April 1, 2013
With central banks publicly decrying currency manipulation, the forex markets are returning to a semblance of normalcy. What will that mean for 2013?
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By Daniel P. Collins |
April 1, 2013
The Sharpe Signa LLC Managed Currency Series takes a true global macro approach to trading foreign exchange.
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By Daniel P. Collins |
March 1, 2013
Briarwood Capital Management's Paul DeMarco and Fred Schutzmann
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By Daniel P. Collins |
March 1, 2013
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.
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By Daniel P. Collins |
March 1, 2013
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
