Trading Markets

Base Metals in Free Fall: How to Profit

Copper, aluminum and zinc are retreating from the surging bull market, but there are signs that this may quickly change. Here are a few option strategies that best reflect what might happen with these base metals in the near future.

Oil, Which Way Will You Go? Strategies For Profit

Significant fluctuations in crude oil prices, which hit an intraday low of $118.58/barrel, has investors reviewing their overall portfolio strategies. Here a few option strategies to improve your trade on the oil commodity.

A Simple System for Swing Trading Dow E-minis

The volatile market has made swing trading the DJIA index very difficult. But, the E-mini Dow Jones future contract has been of interest lately, since the high volatility makes it a profitable trade.

Trade 17 Commodities At Once?

For every investor interested in buying commodities, then the Reuters-CRB Index is the one to watch. The mother of all commodities indice has a long history as the most widely followed index of commodities futures and is worth the investment.

Tyson: Going In For the Knock Out

Tyson Foods has taken a big hit, with disappointing third-quarter earnings and news that the fourth quarter may be the worst for its chicken division. Bad news aside, here are three simple option strategies one can use to play this stock.

Oil at 70? Has The Trend Changed?

Oil has been dropping rapidly recently. For traders who want to capture profits from this potential change in the oil trend, now is a good time to check out oil via the e-minis.

Interest Rate Trading With T Bill Futures

For some, interest rates may be difficult to understand, boring even. But interest rate trading with 13-week (3-month) Treasury Bill Futures are an enticing product that might change these generally held perceptions.

An Introduction to Dow Theory

The big question whenever traders and technical analysts meet is whether or not Dow theory is still valid in today’s market. There are compelling arguments on both sides and here’s another.