When constructing a trade make sure you understand the risks and have realistic expectations. The volatility is here to stay so traders need to make sure they are flexible and mange the trade once you’re in the market. This is not your father’s commodity market! Surprisingly…at least to me Crude oil is approaching $90/barrel, a [...]
Forwarded by a trader at FC Stone 1. Excesses in one direction will lead to an opposite excess in the other direction. They always do. Until everyone fears the worst, and capitulates, markets will exceed expectations. Then, in the correction, will exceed expectations again. 2. Markets tend to return to the mean over time. This [...]
By: Matthew Bradbard There are two major types of analysis normally used to predict the performance of commodity futures: fundamental and technical. Fundamental analysis examines the supply and demand factors that influence price, while technical analysis is the study of price and price behavior. The world of technical analysis is complex, but with a working [...]
