Since 1992's first edition of this bestselling book, the futures market has changed incredibly--Internet access and electronic trading dominate the market, options have grown in importance, and a greater number of futures markets exist worldwide. All About Futures, Second Edition, covers all the updated basics of futures trading for the beginner, and illustrates trading strategies from the simple to the complex for experienced traders who need to brush up on their skills.
An integral element in McGraw-Hill's All About series, this completely revised and updated book discusses: *Detailed Internet strategies for effective electronic trading *Basic approaches to technical analysis and anticipating price direction *Insights on working with a broker and developing a trading strategy
Author(s): Russell Wasendorf
Series: All About Series
Edition: 2
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 289
Copyright......Page 5
CONTENTS......Page 6
PREFACE The Nature of the Futures Market......Page 7
1 Is Futures Trading for You?......Page 10
2 Understanding the Basics for Futures Trading......Page 22
3 Setting Goals and Creating a Portfolio......Page 44
4 Placing Trades and Working with a Broker......Page 58
5 Overview of Some of the Active Markets......Page 74
6 Understanding Analysis......Page 132
7 Breaking into Futures Trading with Options......Page 172
8 Developing Your Own Trading System......Page 204
9 Using Advanced Trading Strategies......Page 222
10 Giving Trading Discretion to Someone Else......Page 236
11 Knowing Your Rights and Recourse as an Investor in the Futures Markets......Page 262
INDEX......Page 278
ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 289