Phil Streible Crude oil futures have been on the move, and if you’d like to get involved in this market, options enhance the variety of strategies you can employ, no matter which way the market is headed next. I think fundamental factors for oil look strong over the next few years, and I will outline [...]
by Phil Streible Gold has backed off a bit after reaching new record highs above $1,400 an ounce this month, but I think the bullish trend for gold should remain intact in 2011. This temporary correction in metals offers a good opportunity to take advantage of the next potential move up with a savvy long-term [...]
by Phil Streible Gold has rallied to record highs this week, with December COMEX futures trading up above $1,275 an ounce. Gold’s bull run has been good to investors, but if you aren’t involved, it’s not too late to take advantage of opportunities in this market. I think gold still has room to run, and [...]
by Phil Streible The recent pullback in gold to below $1,200 an ounce looks like a good opportunity for bullish investors who may have missed the move up to consider buying at cheaper levels. A bull call butterfly spread can be an appealing strategy for bullish investors looking for defined risk. Gold can be considered [...]
by Phil Streible Many investors are worried that the Eurozone debt crisis could cause economic slowdowns even in countries outside the region. However, I remain long-term bullish on the prospects for crude oil, as emerging countries continue to experience growth, and we are still many years away from a viable energy alternative. If you agree, [...]
by Phil Streible Selling options is something many traders shy away from, but if you take the time to educate yourself, it can be a rewarding strategy. This article is meant to stimulate your thinking about different ways to participate in the futures markets, even if you decide option selling isn’t necessarily right for you. [...]
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