Futures 101

Demystifying technical trading

David Wienke
February 29, 2012
Learn how to identify and take advantage of technical patterns

How to understand and trade the bond market

Michael J. McFarlin
December 31, 2011
The Treasury complex can be confusing for the uninitiated. Here are the basics

Managing trading errors

Pj Mccarthy
January 31, 2012
Every trader needs to have contingencies in place for trading errors

Dueling markets: Forex futures vs. spot forex

Multiple Authors
August 25, 2011
There are pros and cons for trading either currency futures or spot forex. Here we let the experts explain the differences so that you can decide which is best for you

The basics of reading charts

Michael J. McFarlin
Daniel P. Collins
October 31, 2011
Even fundamental traders need to understand charts. Here’s a primer

Options trading: 10 key principles

James Bittman
April 30, 2011
Options give more strategy choices, and these key principles are a great first step

Portfolio diversification: Top 10 rules

Michael J. McFarlin
February 28, 2011
A properly diversified portfolio can be difficult to nail down, especially considering how many options are available. Here, we give our 10 rules of portfolio diversification

Grain trading basics

Michael J. McFarlin
May 31, 2011
A look at the new fundamentals novice grain traders need to be aware of

Contract specs: Know what you are trading

Michael J. McFarlin
January 31, 2011
Stock traders are increasingly looking to futures to diversify their portfolios. There are differences, though, and not understanding what you are trading can cost you

Contract spec links

Michael J. McFarlin
January 31, 2011
Contract spec links