These days financial markets are more inter-connected than ever. Many active equity traders keep an eye on the big moving energy stocks. But, if you are an individual trader trading say energy stocks, it is almost imperative to keep an eye on the U.S. dollar.
Futures are not a natural place to start trading, but it surprises me when I talk to experienced equities and options traders that have never considered the benefits of trading futures. So, while futures may not be right for everyone’s portfolio, they’re right for mine. Here are five reasons why I trade futures.
Throughout my career in the markets, I've met an incredible number of smart and engaging traders, and beginning today we'll be holding Q&As with some of my favorites – thinking that you will find the discussions compelling and that you might even learn a thing or two about trading, the markets and what it takes to be successful.
This week CME announced that it will close most of its futures trading pits in Chicago and New York City by July 2, 2015 as electronic trading has become the dominant way futures contracts are bought and sold.
