From the basics of open outcry trading to advanced technical indicators, Fundamentals of the Futures Market gives beginning futures traders everything they need to get started. This hands-on workbook walks readers through the entire process to read and understand major reports, track prices, follow the major indicators, and more. In today’s fast-paced futures trading arena, it provides the tools readers need to trade in any commodity market—grains, metals, or financials—and minimize risk as they sharpen their trading skills.
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Find Out How Any Investor Can Hedge Portfolio Risks—and Increase Trading Profits—in Today’s Futures Marketplace
The commodities futures market—long seen as the province of professional hedge fund managers and frenzied, hand-waving pit traders—has begun to grab the attention of individuals everywhere. Sharp investors are using today’s technology to access high-level research and information, hedge their trading risks, and leverage small amounts of cash into sizable investment profits.
Fundamentals of the Futures Market is a step-by-step guidebook to the opportunities and risks in today’s wide-open commodity markets. Plain-English analyses and explanations combine with quizzes, checklists, charts, graphs, and more to reveal:
* Reports and major indicators to watch—and how to interpret their meanings
* Types of orders—including market, limit, and stop orders—and when to use each
* Tips of the Trade—Techniques the pros use to profit from price changes, avoid errors, and more
From hands-on basics to advanced technical skills, Fundamentals of the Futures Market will give you everything you need to truly understand and profit from the exciting, newly accessible futures marketplace. Let this hands-on book—along with its companion Fundamentals of investing guides—help you build the skills and confidence for success ... before you risk your money in the no-room-for-error waters of real-time trading!
Hone Your Trading Skills with McGraw-Hill’s Fundamentals of investing series!
*Fundamentals of the Stock Market by O’Neill Wyss
*Fundamentals of the Bond Market by Esmé Faerber
*Fundamentals of the Options Market by Michael S. Williams and Amy Hoffman
About the Author
Donna Kline is a financial news reporter with Bloomberg TV. Previously a futures and options broker, Kline served as a regular market analyst for The Floor Report—broadcast live from the Chicago Board of Trade—and made regular appearances on CNBC’s Squawk Box. She is a frequent contributor to Omega Research Magazine, and has presented hundreds of futures and options workshops and seminars across the country.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most "investment advice" books suffer from poor editing, both of the 'grammar & syntax' variety, and, more distressingly for this genre, flat-out incorrect information. Klines's book is no exception- the grammar & syntax are fine, but her book is replete with factual errors and misstatements. For example, on page 207, she defines a synthetic long futures as "sell a call option, buy a put option." Wrong. That is a synthetic short position. Similar errors pervade the book.
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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If you are new to trading, or are interested in learning about the futures markets, then you will not be disappointed with this book. I was definitely impressed with the amount of market information that it covered. The History of the Futures markets, fundamental & technical analysis, mechanics of the trading floor, margins, interpretation of news, are all explained. In addition, it contains a great section on trading techniques for each specific commodity market. This would make a great reference textbook for seasoned traders and brokers as well. I would definitely recommend this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone who watches Donna Kline on Bloomberg Television knows she's the authority on futures and credit markets, a knowledge she shares in Fundamentals of the Futures Market. Written for those with some experience in financial markets, Fundamentals of the Futures Market takes the reader step-by-step through the process of evaluating, buying, and selling futures. The book traces the history of financial markets and the development of futures trading, defines the key terms, and outlines the external factors -- from the economy to the weather -- that affect futures prices. Drawing on her years of experience in and around the trading pits, Kline also offers tips for traders and dealers. It's full of practical advice, leavened with humor and clear cautions about the dangers inherent in trading. Buyers, brokers, and those who follow the futures markets should keep this handy reference nearby.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good fundamental but too repetitive
This book gives you a lot of information, not only the future market but the overall of how trading system work. Read more
Published 14 months ago by yasky
Not Bad
Not so well written, a little manual-like and hard to read.
Written for the beginner it tries to cover too much but misses out some important basic information. Read more
Written for the beginner it tries to cover too much but misses out some important basic information. Read more
Published on September 29, 2007 by SP
Easy To Follow
I am new to futures trading and I found this book to be very helpful and easy to understand. It is well written and covers a wide variety of trading terms and techniques. Read more
Published on July 15, 2005 by K. Miller
Instructional and Honest
This is a very good book if you are looking for a career in futures. Whether you will be a trader or a broker, there is a ton of helpful information inside that you can't find... Read more
Published on July 13, 2005 by Reader
Exceptional Futures Market Primer
Utilizing her years of experience as a floor broker and expert futures market commentator (Bloomberg TV), Donna Kline successfully addresses a broad array of futures related topics... Read more
Published on January 18, 2001 by John M. Devir
Stunned
what can i say except that i am blown away. never in my life have i encountered anything of such depth, width and girth. am truly humbled. Read more
Published on January 16, 2001
excellent
Excellent book covering a comlpex market. Ms. Kline's background is evedent by the way she brings simplicity to text. I wish I had this publication years ago. Read more
Published on January 10, 2001
excellent job
With the complex nature of the futures markets it has always been hard to convert to text. Well finally it has been captured. Ms. Read more
Published on January 10, 2001
The best I've seen
After many years of searching, I have finally found the futures book that I have been hoping for. As a trader and market strategist on Wall Street (I frequently appear on financial... Read more
Published on January 9, 2001 by Anthony J. Crescenzi
a must have book!
Wow, is the only word i need to use. I thought I knew what I was talking about with the markets, and now I actually do. Ms Kline is so insightful and relevant to todays structures. Read more
Published on January 4, 2001 by g robert
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The futures markets have lured investors for many years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Screen Net Change, Paper Net Change Value, Federal Reserve, New York, June Dow, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Soviet Union, June Swiss, Compliance Rule, Futures Commission Merchant, June Tnote, March Euro, National Futures Association, Option Exp, September Dow Jones New!
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The futures markets have lured investors for many years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Screen Net Change, Paper Net Change Value, Federal Reserve, New York, June Dow, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Soviet Union, June Swiss, Compliance Rule, Futures Commission Merchant, June Tnote, March Euro, National Futures Association, Option Exp, September Dow Jones New!
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- Starting Out in Futures Trading by Mark Powers on page 239
- South America (Continents (Heinemann Paperback)) by Mary Virginia Fox on page 15
- Managing Global Finance in the Digital Economy: by Francisco Carrada-Bravo on page 185
- CBOT Handbook of Futures and Options by Cbot on page 112
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