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Do Gaps Matter?
I probably get asked once a month about a gap on a chart and if I think prices will come back and fill the gap. The question is usually followed by the trader quoting the old saying “gaps always get...
View Article2014/15 Hedge Ideas Ahead of Monday’s WASDE Report
Farmers across the country are looking for ideas for protecting their 2014/15 crop ahead of Monday’s WASDE report. We’re at price levels we haven’t seen since 2010! With 2013/14 prices being what they...
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The Bullish Hammer: Would You Know It If You Saw It?
Bullish Hammers, as the name suggests, is a signal on a chart that alerts you to be on the lookout for a market that is setting up to reverse and trade higher! I’ve highlighted in yellow this exciting...
View ArticleStopped Out Of A Position? Bad Luck, Next Job.
On the rugby field, if a teammate makes an error, such as “losing the ball forward,” we tell him immediately after “bad luck, next job.” It reminds him to clear his mind of the error and to ready...
View ArticleStops…Damned If You Do, Destroyed If You Don’t!
Trading in commodity futures can be a very challenging plight and the risk plan may mean the difference between a long-term trading life and a short-term trading life. Of course, there are traders that...
View ArticleSeasonal Futures Spreads
Although I spend most of my day managing client accounts, I also dedicate time to speaking with people who are interested in trading futures, yet have never traded before or are hesitant for one reason...
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Timing Your Option Strangles
Selling strangles is a common strategy used among option traders. The goal is to find a market that will experience relatively low volatility in the time period that you plan to hold the position. This...
View ArticleIf I Enter on a Limit, Can I Place My Protective Stop at the Same Time?
A common question that new traders often ask is if it is acceptable to place a protective stop while simultaneously placing an order to enter on a limit. The trader who typically asks this question is...
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Stops and Liquidity
Stop orders can be used in futures trading as a great way to help manage risk and protect losses, lock in profits, or enter the market on a breakout. The downside to using stop orders, however, is...
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How to Trade Today’s Breakout Setup in Lean Hog Futures
The October lean hog futures had a breakout setup for today. The meats are one of the futures sectors I always follow for trade setups, along with the grains and the stock index futures. I like these...
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