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Russell Wasendorf (Author)


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0071341706 978-0071341707 December 29, 2000 2
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



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From the Back Cover

Proven Tips, Strategies, and Trading Techniques

The Classic Futures Trader's Guidebook­­Updated for Today's High-Tech, Global Trading Arena

Futures, by definition, are securities that provide protection against future price fluctuations. But it is the futures traders­­individuals who seek only to profit from those price fluctuations­­who create the volume necessary to drive the marketplace.

All About Futures, 2nd Edition is for those traders. Today's most straightforward, honest explanation of the potential rewards and risks of futures trading, this all-in-one futures trader's tool­­comprehensively revised and updated­­describes everything you need to know to:

  • Understand the futures contract
  • Know the types of orders and their uses
  • Learn technical analysis concepts
  • Locate the right broker
  • Develop your own trading system
  • Trade options on futures contract
  • Master electronic day trading
  • Employ arbitrage
  • Trade profitably in up, down, and sideways markets

Successful futures trading requires the patience to wait for quality trading opportunities, the knowledge to study and understand the markets, and the discipline to control your emotions in the heat of high-stakes trading. Let All About Futures help you develop that patience, knowledge, and discipline­­and show you the many ways futures can supplement your investment portfolio with both higher profits and added safety.

About the Author

Russel Wasendord, CTA, CPO (Chicago, IL) is president and CEO of Peregrine Financial Group. A member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Wasendord co-wrote several books, including Foreign Currency Trading, All About Commodities, and publishes a weekly newsletter and chart service.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 279 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (December 29, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071341706
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071341707
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The title of this chapter implies that you have some general insights into how the futures markets work. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
contrary trader, underlying futures price, delta factor, short strangle, underlying futures contract, herd psychology, bull move, short straddle, inventory manager, chart formations, price determinants, margin money, trading journal, same strike price, long straddle, commodity pool operator, soybean futures, price activity, trading plan, open interest, hypothetical results
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Chicago Board of Trade, European Union, Pocket Charts, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Value Line, Commonwealth of Independent States, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, National Futures Association, Federal Reserve, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Some of the Active Markets, South American, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Soviet Union
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