Understanding the Basics of Commodities
Every investor or trader should learn the basics before he or she begins trading commodities and futures. Here we will cover everything from contract specifications to placing of commodity trades.
Dow Jones - AIG Commodity Index
The Dow Jones - AIG Commodity Index is a diversified measure of the commodities futures markets.
The Dow Jones - AIG Commodity Index is a diversified measure of the commodities futures markets.
Rogers International Commodities Index
The Rogers International Commodities Index measured the global price level of commodities.
The Rogers International Commodities Index measured the global price level of commodities.
Understanding the Continuous Commodity Index
What is the Continuous Commodity Index (CCI Index) and what commodities make up the index? The CCI Index date back to 1957 and was formerly known as the CRB Index.
What is the Continuous Commodity Index (CCI Index) and what commodities make up the index? The CCI Index date back to 1957 and was formerly known as the CRB Index.
Understanding a Futures Contract
The main features of futures contracts to learn are ticker symbols, futures contracts, contract sizes, delivery months and price quotes.
The main features of futures contracts to learn are ticker symbols, futures contracts, contract sizes, delivery months and price quotes.
Futures Quote and Chart Websites
You will likely want to check quotes and examine charts if you are interested in trading commodities. There are several free sources online where you can check delayed or real-time quotes and charts.
You will likely want to check quotes and examine charts if you are interested in trading commodities. There are several free sources online where you can check delayed or real-time quotes and charts.
Commodities and a Futures Contract – How Are They Different?
What are the differences between commodities and a futures contract?
What are the differences between commodities and a futures contract?
Futures Margin – All About Margin on Futures Contracts
Futures Margin has many different meanings in futures trading and includes initial margin, maintenance levels, margin call and why margin changes.
Futures Margin has many different meanings in futures trading and includes initial margin, maintenance levels, margin call and why margin changes.
Where to Find Futures Quotes and Charts
Several online sources provide futures quotes and charts. Three of the top sources for futures quotes are discussed.
Several online sources provide futures quotes and charts. Three of the top sources for futures quotes are discussed.
Where do Commodities Trade?
Commodities trade on regulated futures exchanges including the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange and ICE Futures.
Commodities trade on regulated futures exchanges including the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange and ICE Futures.
Futures Contract Specs
The main features of futures contracts to learn include ticker symbols, futures contracts, contract sizes, delivery months and price quotes.
The main features of futures contracts to learn include ticker symbols, futures contracts, contract sizes, delivery months and price quotes.
Placing Futures Orders
An order entry guide from Mann Financial, one of the largest futures brokers. It details how to call a broker and place your futures orders as well as the types of orders you can use.
An order entry guide from Mann Financial, one of the largest futures brokers. It details how to call a broker and place your futures orders as well as the types of orders you can use.
Intro to Futures and Options Manual
An in-depth publication from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that covers most of the basics of futures trading.
An in-depth publication from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that covers most of the basics of futures trading.