Commodities and Commodity Futures Trading (Series): Why Do Traders Trade Commodities?
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This vlog entry is a continuation in a series of videos, the “Commodities Trading and Futures Speculation”, and is continued from the previous entry.
Introduction: I discussed some of the myths regarding commodities speculation, and introduce the entire series.
The Reason for the Markets Existence: We discussed that the commodity futures markets exist, to allow companies, farmers, and others involved in production within the economy to hedge themselves against catastrophic losses. This in turn, keeps unemployment lower, and reduces volatility in the economy.
So why are traders within the commodities market? We discuss this topic in the following vlog entry …
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Note: This is not an investment or trading recommendation. The losses in trading can be very real, and depending on the investment vehicle, can exceed your initial investment. I am not a licensed trading or investment adviser, or financial planner. But I do have over 13 years of experience in trading and investing in these markets. The Challenge accounts are run for the education of other traders who should make their own decisions based off their own research, and tolerance for risk.
Duration : 0:6:40
Commodity Trading (Part 5): Index Investment
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The fifth in a multi-part series on commodity trading. This entry covers the structure of index investment and begins to explain the way in which funds roll futures contracts.
For a better view of the graphs, I recommend watching the video on full screen. Also, be sure to check out my website at http://www.econoutlook.net for all of the graphs and more information!
Duration : 0:9:18
Commodity Trading – Part 4: Reasons for Investment
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The fourth in a multi-part series on commodity trading. This entry looks at why money is flowing into commodity markets.
For a better view of the charts in this video and for more information, be sure to visit http://www.econoutlook.net
Duration : 0:5:29
Commodity Trading – Part 2: Modern Exchanges
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The second in a multi-part series on commodity trading. Modern commodity exchanges and futures are detailed.
For more information, be sure to check out http://www.econoutlook.net
Duration : 0:6:34
“Futures 101″ Trading Myths 1
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Alan Knuckman, President of Commodity Explorer asks the question; “Do Professional Traders, Brokerages and Floor Traders really ha Alan Knuckman, President of Commodity Explorer asks the question: “Do Professional Traders, Brokerages and Floor Traders really have the trading advantage?”
Try your FREE trial of Commodity Explorer today at http://FUTUREFOCUS.notlong.com
Duration : 0:5:52
Commodity Trading Software & Education
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Duration : 0:9:49
Stock Trading News: Commodities Focus for 02/14/08 Wizetrade
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From Wizetrade – Alan Knuckman, President of Commodity Explorer, recaps the stock market for February 13, 2008 and discusses good stock trading opportunities for February 14, 2008. Alan Knuckman uses the Commodity Explorer (www.commodityexplorer.com) software to explore potential trading candidates.
Try your FREE 30 day trial of Commodity Explorer at http://FUTUREFOCUS.notlong.com.
Duration : 0:4:50
Commodity Trading (Part 6): Rolling Contracts and Futures C
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The sixth in a multi-part series on commodity trading. This entry covers the movement of futures prices over time. These movements (contango and backwardation) affect the roll yield for index investments. Understanding these movements helps explain the increased interest in commodity markets.
For a better view of the graphs, I recommend watching the video on full screen. Also, be sure to check out my website at http://www.econoutlook.net for all of the graphs and more information!
Duration : 0:9:3
Commodity Trading – Part 3: Commodity Cycles
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The third in a multi-part series on commodity trading. This edition looks at why commodity price cycles occur and begins to explore why money is flowing into commodity markets.
For more information and a better view of the charts in this video, be sure to visit http://www.econoutlook.net
Duration : 0:7:16
Commodity Trading (Part 7): Quantifying Investment and Trad
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The finale of a multi-part series on commodity trading. This entry estimates the total amount of money invested in commodity indices and explores the massive increases in OTC derivative trading related to commodities.
For a better view of the graphs, I recommend watching the video on full screen. Also, be sure to check out my website at http://www.econoutlook.net for all of the graphs and more information!
Duration : 0:9:39
