By Kristina Zurla Landgraf Savvy traders use every piece of market information to their advantage. Fair value may be one piece of information you’ve overlooked, but it can enhance your stock index futures trading strategy if you do a little homework. You’ve probably heard about fair value, but what is it, and how can it [...]

by Lind-Waldock The stock market may be riding high, but as investors, it’s important to remember that what comes up can–and does–come down. This article will explore how you can protect your existing stock holdings from price drops with a hedging strategy using single-stock futures. Single-stock futures are traded electronically  in the U.S. at the [...]

By Aaron Fennell One of the benefits of trading futures is that you have a global toolbox to take advantage of an outlook on nearly any market. Often traders get focused on only a couple of the most popular or familiar contracts, but there are a wide range of markets you can consider. The more [...]

Investors might recall the old Wall Street Adage, “sell in May and go away,” which refers to an historical tendency for the stock market to stumble this time of year. However, investors seem to be pouring money back into stocks as well as commodities this month. “There is one school of thought that we’ve gone [...]

Market Outlook for November by Jeff Friedman Before I get into my market outlook, it’s important to emphasize the importance of risk-management in volatile times like we have been experiencing in the markets. There are things you can’t control, so aim to control the ones to can. Know how much you are risking before you [...]