Interested in futures trading and what it means in relation to cheap oil? At the time this article was written oil was selling for about $50 dollars a barrel. Only a few months earlier, however, it was selling for more than $100 dollars a barrel! When market prices are swinging so much that means there's an opportunity for people to engage in some profitable futures trading. But remember, risks will be high! Oil is a commodity. That means that … [Read more...]
If you are even broadly familiar with investing then you've probably seen the term “commodity” tossed around. Understanding what commodities are and how they can help investors secure big returns is an important thing for anyone who is serious about investing. Even if you have another preferred type of investment, such as real estate or stocks, you should still give commodities a close look and at least be aware of how commodity markets … [Read more...]
Gold Futures surged the most in three weeks following rising demand from Asian investors. To be blunt, 2013 was not kind to gold with prices recording a rare year-over-year decline. Gold has traditionally been one of the safest investments in the world. However, many investors felt it was overvalued following years of skyrocketing prices amid uncertainty in financial markets. Throughout 2013, demand from Asia was high as Asian investors looked … [Read more...]
Oil futures posted their biggest decline in over a year, burning some investors. Increasing supply and production from the United States and Libya, along with a strengthening dollar and other global developments, have sent oil prices lower. Prices are now currently at their lowest point since early December. Does this mean oil is trending negative, or could it present an investment opportunity for people looking to make money off of … [Read more...]
New to index futures? This brief introduction will outline the essential things you need to know about these financial investment vehicles. Let's consider the term “index future” itself to outline what we are talking about. An index refers to a statistical instrument to measure change in a defined market or economy. In an index future, the index normally refers to a stock index, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) or the … [Read more...]