Jerry Parker was part of the original group of the widely recognized Turtle Traders. If you don’t who they are, Richard Dennis, a huge commodities trader back in the 80’s, mentored this fairly small and secretive group of traders. It’s…
The energy and commodity crush hasn’t been kind to resource investors. The crude oil swan dive from over $100 to under $30 has put pressure on energy producers not seen in decades. These low interest rates mean that money can…
The use of moving averages is very popular among both short-term traders and long-term investors. Moving average crossovers can provide a clear picture of market trends, while also demonstrating lack of trends or sideways price action. Traders tend to have preferences…
You’re probably buying puts because you want to mitigate risk or hedge a long position. Sure, it might make sense most of the time, but there are certain market scenarios where it just doesn’t make sense. So if you find…
Purchasing stock shares is now extremely easy with just the click of a computer mouse using an online brokerage account. For retail investors, going long makes up for an inordinately large portion of their trading activity, leaving out significant profit opportunities on…
Want to participate in the largest market on earth? Get your feet wet in the Forex markets. Forex, or foreign exchange, is the global, decentralized market for trading currency pairs. With participants including central banks and mega-financial institutions, the amount…
The first Friday of the month brings with it one of the most highly anticipated economic reports for the month: the U.S. Department of Labor’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. This report has the potential to move markets, and can drive significant…
Dan Shapiro is an extremely honest and tell-it-like-it-is person, which might explain why he’s so popular. If you recall, he was on episode 32 talking about the mental and psychological aspects of trading. Dan came from humble beginnings and…
REIT’s, short for Real Estate Investment Trust, are securities that invest in real estate. This vehicle is a much less capital intensive than buying a building for appreciation or rental revenue. Both large and small investments are accommodated by the…
Amid the furious frenzy on the exchange trading floor at the Chicago Mercantile Group, there is always time to learn to become a better trader. As an trader/analyst/commentator and ex-floor guy, I’m often asked for recommendations on the best books…
