Getting Started in Commodities [Paperback]

George A. Fontanills (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 2007 | Series: Getting Started In..... (Book 70)

Get this handy roadmap to making money in the commodities market.

Getting Started in Commodities shows you how to successfully invest in the commodities market in futures, stocks, stock indices, and options. The book explains how the commodities market works as well as how investors can identify and track commodity opportunities -- using fundamental factors such as supply and demand and technical analysis tools. Fontanills, a seasoned trader and educator, also explains the basis of money management, teaches you how to find the best broker, and how to read seasonal chart patterns. Finally, he explores how to build a winning system and test and adjust it for success. Helpful appendices of contract specifications and additional readings are also included.

George A. Fontanills (Miami, FL) is the President Emeritus of Optionetics, the world leader in options education and is also a retired hedge fund manager. Fontanills has written many books, including Trade Options Online (0-471-35938-6), The Volatility Course (0-471-39816-0), and The Volatility Course Workbook (0-471-39817-9).

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A Handy Road Map To Making Moneyin The Commodities Market

Getting Started In Commodities

"Having already proven his success as an options strategist and expert trader, George Fontanills reveals that he actually made his start in the world of commodities and futures, and presents a book that is easily digested by the novice trader yet still holds value for experienced traders. Fontanills applies the same reason and logic that has given his options analysis its distinctive edge, covering diverse topics in relation to commodities such as futures, ETFs, and fundamental and technical analysis. Pay particular attention to the distinctive risk management approach that has become his trademark."
—John-Paul Drysdale, CEO, HUBB Financial Group

"George Fontanills brings an options guru's spin to the commodities markets. This kind of 'risk managed' perspective makes this book a must-read for any commodities trader."
—Alex Jacobson, Vice President of Education, International Securities Exchange

"Since futures are a leveraged investment, it's critical to understand the risks and rewards of trading these instruments. George Fontanills applies his risk management philosophy in this must-read book for individual investors who are interested in participating in the commodities markets."
—Christopher Larkin, Vice President, E*TRADE Securities

About the Author

George A. Fontanills is the President Emeritus of Optionetics, the world leader in options education, and is also a retired hedge fund manager. Fontanills has written many books, including The Options Course, Trade Options Online, The Volatility Course, and The Index Trading Course, all of which are published by Wiley. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 532 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (July 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470089490
• ISBN-13: 978-0470089491
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not much here, January 2, 2009

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This review is from: Getting Started in Commodities (Paperback)

I am convinced that the best way to make money in commodities or options is to rehash info and write another book and then get people to buy your book. You certainly won't learn anything in this book to trade on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction, April 14, 2008

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This review is from: Getting Started in Commodities (Paperback)

Excellent for the beginner. Gives plenty of details on everything you might want to know if your new to the topic of commodities.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No Useful Information Anywhere in this book, April 28, 2008

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This is the first negative review I've done for a book but It had to be done. I know absolutely nothing about commodities and this book still did not teach me anything new. The book doesn't cover the influences of supply and demand, doesn't list all the commodities and what influence them. Most of the book is a primer on Technical Analysis.