Offers complete and accessible guidance on how futures markets work, how contracts are packaged and sold, how to invest in futures, what to expect from brokers, risk protection and basic trading strategies. This edition has been updated to reflect current price levels, discontinued and newly added futures contracts. Features an abundance of new and revised case study examples as well as graphs, charts, sidebar information and a working glossary.
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Getting Started in Futures
"If you've never traded futures but would like to, this book is highly recommended. An excellent introduction to the futures markets and also a useful reference source for the seasoned trader."-Thomas E. Aspray, Editorial Director and Chief Analyst, Traders' Library
"Todd Lofton has done it again. This is the definitive primer on the futures markets . . . Getting Started in Futures, Fourth Edition is a must-read for anyone interested in investing in futures."-Robert W. Hafer, Managing Director, Bridge Commodity Research Bureau
"It's simply a great book on futures. Todd Lofton knows how to select the best of everything and turn it into clear, enjoyable reading, filled with practical examples. He's covered the full range from understanding the markets to technical analysis, risk, options, the Internet, and day trading. As a bonus, you come away with a short course in world economics. Even better, it's laced with old-fashioned common sense."-Perry Kaufman, President, Strategic Market Systems, Author of Trading Systems and Methods
"For years, when I've been asked, 'Where do I start to learn about trading commodity futures?', I've said get Todd's book, Getting Started in Futures. The addition of Chapter 18, 'Trading Futures Online,' in this new edition makes it a must for every commodity trader, novice or professional."-Dennis Dunn, President, Dunn & Hargitt Investment Management Inc.
"I found this book on futures markets to be one of the best primers I've ever read about these fascinating financial instruments. It literally opens a window on a unique world of free markets for potential speculators, hedgers, and money managers, as well as students and economists."-William L. Jiler, Retired President of Commodity Research Bureau, Inc., Creator of the CRB Futures Index
Please visit our Web site at www.wileyfinance.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Getting Started in Futures
"If you've never traded futures but would like to, this book is highly recommended. An excellent introduction to the futures markets and also a useful reference source for the seasoned trader."-Thomas E. Aspray, Editorial Director and Chief Analyst, Traders' Library
"Todd Lofton has done it again. This is the definitive primer on the futures markets . . . Getting Started in Futures, Fourth Edition is a must-read for anyone interested in investing in futures."-Robert W. Hafer, Managing Director, Bridge Commodity Research Bureau
"It's simply a great book on futures. Todd Lofton knows how to select the best of everything and turn it into clear, enjoyable reading, filled with practical examples. He's covered the full range from understanding the markets to technical analysis, risk, options, the Internet, and day trading. As a bonus, you come away with a short course in world economics. Even better, it's laced with old-fashioned common sense."-Perry Kaufman, President, Strategic Market Systems, Author of Trading Systems and Methods
"For years, when I've been asked, 'Where do I start to learn about trading commodity futures?', I've said get Todd's book, Getting Started in Futures. The addition of Chapter 18, 'Trading Futures Online,' in this new edition makes it a must for every commodity trader, novice or professional."-Dennis Dunn, President, Dunn & Hargitt Investment Management Inc.
"I found this book on futures markets to be one of the best primers I've ever read about these fascinating financial instruments. It literally opens a window on a unique world of free markets for potential speculators, hedgers, and money managers, as well as students and economists."-William L. Jiler, Retired President of Commodity Research Bureau, Inc., Creator of the CRB Futures Index
Please visit our Web site at www.wileyfinance.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
TODD LOFTON is a past member of and floor trader on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and a popular speaker and writer on the subject of futures. He was president of Investor Publications, and the first publisher and editor of Futures magazine. Mr. Lofton received his master's degree in financial management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
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This review is from: Getting Started in Futures, 3rd Edition (Paperback)
I've read many futures trading books and I think this is "the" best book for beginners. The language is easy to understand and the author explained things step by step in a very organized matter. If you ever consider learning about futures, this is the book you have to read. I still use it as reference and it's one of my favorite books.
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Thank you Todd Lofton. I cannot tell you how relieved I was when I read your book. Having to learn an awful lot about futures trading for a new job fairly quickly, this book was a godsend. I first learned about it from a "strong buy" recommendation at tradingmarkets.com. Between the two, I have made my boss a very happy camper.
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Great Book for Beginners; An Easy To Understand Primer,
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This review is from: Getting Started in Futures, 3rd Edition (Paperback)
This is an excellent book that I recommend to anyone just getting started in learning about futures. The author writes in wonderful detail, and makes it easy for a person to understand the basics of the futures markets. This book is *the* place to start - it's a must read for beginners.
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underlying futures price, bearish put spread, minimum tick, cash cotton, futures market transaction, minimum price change, striking price, delivery months, short futures position, long futures position, cocoa futures, contract size, cash wheat, original margin, short hedge, actual commodity, opening transaction, soybean prices, cash side, open interest, cash corn, copper futures, crude oil futures, futures commission merchant, long hedge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, December Price, Information Systems, Futures Perspective, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Federal Reserve, Chicago Board of Trade, Department of Commerce, Johnston Company, Call July, Cash Exchange Rate Futures, Commodity Exchange, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, December T-bond, Ginnie Mae, Stock Average, Cocoa Exchange, Futures Industry Association, Commodity Research Bureau, Composite Index, Foreign Agricultural Service, Put June, Census Bureau, Geological Survey New!
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underlying futures price, bearish put spread, minimum tick, cash cotton, futures market transaction, minimum price change, striking price, delivery months, short futures position, long futures position, cocoa futures, contract size, cash wheat, original margin, short hedge, actual commodity, opening transaction, soybean prices, cash side, open interest, cash corn, copper futures, crude oil futures, futures commission merchant, long hedge Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United States, December Price, Information Systems, Futures Perspective, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Federal Reserve, Chicago Board of Trade, Department of Commerce, Johnston Company, Call July, Cash Exchange Rate Futures, Commodity Exchange, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, December T-bond, Ginnie Mae, Stock Average, Cocoa Exchange, Futures Industry Association, Commodity Research Bureau, Composite Index, Foreign Agricultural Service, Put June, Census Bureau, Geological Survey New!
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