Starting Out in Futures Trading

About this book

The fifth edition thoroughly introduces the beginner to futures trading in a clear concise manner. Futures expert Mark Powers combines both theory and real-world examples making this the ideal book for practitioners who need to brush up on the essential skills or for those who just want to know what futures trading is all about. In addition to the market basics Starting Out in Futures Trading covers: How to send an order to the floor; How to develop a trading plan with disciplined risk management techniques; Trading exercises that simulate real trading; Options and fundamental and technical analysis. Contract specifications.