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October 7, 2008
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Featured Article
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Equity Index Futures
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By Sam Seiden, Online Trading Academy Instructor
In this week's article, I discuss one of the most popular futures markets, the Equity Index Futures. I will give you information as to what this market is, why you should consider trading in it, and the different markets you can trade in. Hopefully, this information will allow you to make safe and beneficial decisions if you decide to trade these markets.
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Spotlight on Forex[Back to Top]
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How To Trade In Challenging Times
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By Ed Ponsi, Online Trading Academy Forex Instructor
With the level of volatility that we are seeing in the markets that hasn't been seen since 2000, and all the wild action it has created, it is tough to know how to make safe trades. In this week's article, I will give you three key thoughts to help you trade safely and securely in this environment, and I also answer a reader's question about the LIBOR connection.
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Spotlight on OPTIONS [Back to Top]
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Short Selling and a Straddle Surprise
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By Stan Freifeld, Online Trading Academy Options Instructor
In this week's article, I will discuss recent short selling rule changes and I urge caution when entering trades that could result in a short sale, until you have checked with your broker to see how they are handling the new rules. I also include the surprising results of a Straddles analysis which reveals the downward bias of options.
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Spotlight on E-MINIS
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Bailouts, Bankruptcies, and Bureaucrats
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By Gabe Velazquez, Online Trading Academy E-Mini Instructor
In light of the market turmoil that is going on with the latest investment firm collapses, I will address what is most important in trading in this volatile environment. Traders need to understand that the same methods of following trends, support, and resistance still apply; the difference is in the velocity and the distance of the moves.
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THE BROAD MARKET
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The Curve in the Road
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By John Mauldin, Global Markets Author
I will try to help you see what might lie ahead around the 'Curve in the Road' after the recent bailout plan was passed by Congress. Will it work? The answer will depend on what your definition of 'work' is.
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