Futures Classroom

• The Market Taker’s Edge

  By Paul D. Cretien  |  February 1, 2012

  Review of Dan Passarelli's "The Market Taker's Edge"

• NFA provides reporting guidance

  By Press Release  |  January 31, 2012

  The MF Global crisis has, among other things, created a nightmare for CTAs in terms of its performance calculations. NFA answers these FAQs.

• Back- vs. forward testing: Test twice (or more), trade once

  By Jean Folger  |  January 1, 2012

  Applying the old carpenter’s rule to avoid trading a curve-fitted system

• Eurodollar options: Interest rate forecasts and calendar spreads

  By Paul D. Cretien  |  January 1, 2012

  Examining the connection between interest rate futures and Fed policies

• How to identify price trend reversals

  By Billy Williams  |  January 1, 2012

  Although trend trading has a proven record, the key is spotting trends early

• How to understand and trade the bond market

  By Michael J. McFarlin  |  January 1, 2012

  The Treasury complex can be confusing for the uninitiated. Here are the basics

• Using options to protect positions

  By Dan Keegan  |  December 1, 2011

  Using options instead of stop orders to protect your downside while maintaining opportunity

• Going vertical with debit spreads

  By John Kmiecik  |  December 1, 2011

  How to use the unique properties of debit spreads to make a more favorable trade

• How to get active in long-term investing

  By Murray A. Ruggiero Jr.  |  December 1, 2011

  Finding market-timing tools for extended sideways movement in equities

• How to manage your employee stock options

  By John Olagues  |  December 1, 2011

  If you own employee stock options, then you’re an options trader. Here’s how to get the most out of your stake