by Mark Julias We have certainly seen a lot of action in the markets over the past month! The S&P 500 has corrected more than 10 percent, the euro hit a new four-year low, and we’ve seen the worst oil spill in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster in March of 1989. For traders, [...]

by Aaron Fennell It was a wild first week of May for the markets as investors’ fears about debt problems in the Eurozone intensified. A nearly $1 trillion bailout package quickly brought market stability, but I think it might prove to be just a band-aid for the Eurozone and not a cure.

Toronto-based Senior Market Strategist Gord Wiesemann discusses the basics of trading commodity futures and the role of hedgers and speculators.

by Aaron Fennell News that Greece was in danger of defaulting on its sovereign debt created quite a stir in the markets back in February, and the contagion has now spread to other Eurozone countries, creating a renewed wave of investor panic. The big question now  is whether the latest troubles in Greece, Spain, and [...]

Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Phil Streible takes a look at the most common mistakes that options traders make. Phil also discusses strategies to help you avoid these mistakes. This webinar is part our monthly  ”Strictly Options” series.  

Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Richard Ilczyszyn discusses day trading strategies for the euro currency. Richard looks at the fundamental and technical factors influencing the euro, while offering trade strategies for you to consider. This webinar is part of our monthly “Business of Day Trading” series. Watch the webinar now!

Toronto-based Senior Market Strategist Gord Wiesemann provides a fresh new perspective on commodity futures trading and the secrets of traders.

by Kyle McEwan The price of rice has fallen quite substantially from its high. However, the fundamental story for the crop is quite simple; a growing world population means more people to feed, causing a growing strain on supply.  That being said, rice is the primary food staple and source of starch for most of [...]

by Aaron Fennell Currently, the yield curve for U.S. interest rate vehicles is particularly steep right now, a unique situation which may lend itself to interesting trading opportunities. The yield curve represents the relationship between interest rate instruments of varying maturities, from very short-term to very long-term. Interest rates are extremely low for short-term interest [...]

Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Andrew Vallance takes a look at various markets making moves this week, specifically, the stock market, Treasury bonds, the U.S. dollar and copper. In this webinar, Andrew analyzes the major fundamental and technical factors affecting these markets, while offering trade strategies for you to consider.