by Taipan
Commodity futures trading is a battle between return and risk. Because of the leverage involved, you can achieve a higher rate of return than from most other forms of investment, but at a higher risk. Commodity trading is speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and is designed only for sophisticated investors who are able to bear the loss of more than their entire investment.
You should keep in mind that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Commodity trading is just one step in solving the complex agriculture problems. Interestingly the concept of futures trading started from farming when a French wine merchant started locking prices for his wine produce even before his grapes were ready.
Commodity trading is speculating on the future price movements of the basic raw materials on which global trade is based. The two most traded commodities are oil and coffee; however, all the other basic materials are also included in this market. Commodity trading is reaching an all-time high in popularity. Although many individuals are able to make a profit with futures trading, there are also those who end up losing money. Commodity trading is a big arena, just like the stock market.
by Taipan
The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Bank, Ben Bernanke, rings the forex market bell at a speech he made yesterday at an economic conference in Barcelona Spain. Helicopter Ben moved the forex market as he said the following:
“In collaboration with our colleagues at the Treasury, we continue to carefully monitor developments in foreign exchange markets. The challenges that our economy has faced over the past year or so have generated some downward pressures on the foreign exchange value of the dollar, which have contributed to the unwelcome rise in import prices and consumer price inflation. We are attentive to the implications of changes in the value of the dollar for inflation and inflation expectations and will continue to formulate policy to guard against risks to both parts of our dual mandate, including the risk of erosion in longer-term inflation expectations.
Bernanke continues, “Over time, the Federal Reserve’s commitment to both price stability and maximum sustainable employment and the underlying strengths of the U.S. economy–including flexible markets and robust innovation and productivity–will be key factors ensuring that the dollar remains a strong and stable currency.”
by Taipan
How do you become a successful stock day trader? And what is stock day trading anyway?
Day trading is the process of buying stocks, currencies or futures, and selling them on the same day. Out of the transaction, a skilled day trader expects to earn a profit. Notice that the word skilled is important. Stock day trading is not for the lazy or unskilled trader.
While many traders experience more losses than gains in day trading, there are skilled stock day traders who swear by the system and continue to reap the benefits. Here are some advantages of day trading and how to become a stock day trader.
One major advantage of day trading is being able to work on your own when and where you please. You are your own boss. You don’t have to consult with others before making a decision. In fact, you will usually be better off by not doing so. Should you fail, you are the one accountable for your trading losses.
Since there is no one to check up on your trading decisions you must have the self discipline and hardworking attitude to know your trading business well. You must be able to put your emotions on hold as you make your trading decisions yet be confident in those decisions and not be afraid to trade.
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