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- Book Store – A selection of books related to futures trading which you can purchase. These are all books which we have personally read and would recommend.
- Glossary – Look up the definition to common financial terms.
- Intro to Futures and Options – An booklet written by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange explaining the basics of futures and options.
- Intro to Futures Trading – An article written by Bob Miller explaining the basics of trading futures.
- Managed Futures: Portfolio Diversification Opportunities – Learn about managed futures in this publication put out by the Chicago Board of Trade. Managed Futures have been used by investment management professionals for more than 30 years. More recently many people have made managed futures part of a well diversified portfolio. Four of the benefits of managed futures are reduced portfolio volatility risk, potential for enhanced returns, ability to profit in any economic environment and ease of global diversification.
- Understanding Opportunities and Risks in Futures Trading – A guide by the National Futures Association (NFA) intending to help provide key information you should know about any investment you are considering.
- What Is A CTA? – An easy-to-understand description of Commodity Trading Advisors and Managed Futures.
- 10 Reasons to consider adding managed futures to your portfolio by the CME group.
- PFG’s Research Division.