Matthew Bradbard

About the Author

Vice President of Managed Futures & Alternatives at RCM Asset Management, brings hands-on analysis and trading experience to RCM Asset Management clients. Mr. Bradbard has been creating and executing trading strategies for over 10 years, and he is a respected commentator on a number of futures and options markets. Mr. Bradbard regularly publishes market commentary and trading ideas, and he is frequently cited in articles covering the futures and options space, and the role played by commodities in a diversified portfolio.

Trading futures, options on futures and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Natural gas at an inflection point?

Matthew Bradbard
July 21, 2014
look at a weekly chart reveals that we are, at present, approaching the trend line that has acted as support for the past two years. The next couple of sessions will show if this level can hold or if we’ll see a trade lower to the 61.8% Fibonacci level.

Commodities are back

Matthew Bradbard
April 7, 2014
While commodities, in general, had a resurgence in Q1, the most dramatic moves happened in the softs sector.

Preparing to invest in managed futures

Matthew Bradbard
February 28, 2014
Managed futures offer an important element of diversification for any portfolio but deciding on a manager requires a lot of homework.

Did you hear the one about the Fed preventing bubbles?

Greg Adamsick
Matthew Bradbard
January 22, 2014
Ben Bernanke recently said the Fed is not overly concerned at the moment that there are bubbles forming in the financial system, although he stressed the Fed is “watching vigilantly” for such risks. Based on the Fed’s track record, there would be no bubbles if they had that foresight.

10 rules of technical trading

Matthew Bradbard
January 13, 2014
The world of technical analysis is complex, but with a working knowledge can be applied to virtually any market. Here we introduce you to 10 important rules of technical trading first described by technical trading legend John J. Murphy.

What are spreads all about?

Matthew Bradbard
January 6, 2014
With a spread, you follow the relationship, or difference between the contracts, without having to pick a market direction. When you trade an outright futures position there is only one way that you can make money.