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5 Key Functions of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Al Hill : November 29, 2016
Last Updated: October 8, 2023

The U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission or CFTC as it is commonly called, is an independent agency of the U.S. government with the...

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How Does the Price of Gold Affect Gold Stocks?

Al Hill : November 29, 2016
Last Updated: October 22, 2023

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5 Most Common Ways Traders Blow Up Their Futures Accounts

Al Hill : November 25, 2016
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

The most essential aspect in being a good trader is not profitability but consistently. Being able to consistently make profits from trading the...

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What is the most popular Oil Futures Contract?

Al Hill : November 24, 2016
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Crude Oil, as an energy asset is one of the most popular futures contract for traders. It is one of the most volatile of energy futures contract and...

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How Much Money Do I Need To Get Started in Trading Futures?

Al Hill : November 23, 2016
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

So you have learned about the futures markets and the many benefits it has to offer and you are of course curious to getting started. However, there...

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How has Algorithmic Trading Impacted the Futures Markets?

Al Hill : November 20, 2016
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Technological improvements have grown by leaps and bounds and changed the way the financial markets are interlinked and traded today. Gone are the...

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How much money can you make day trading futures?

Al Hill : November 15, 2016
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

How much money can you make day trading futures? You might have asked yourself this question at some point as you test the waters trading futures. To...