In this podcast I talk about trading futures spreads. I start by looking at trading CFDs versus futures, then move into simple futures spreads (bull spread and bear spreads), then finish up with a futures condor spread in crude oil. Such fun!I refer to...

This podcast looks at butterfly spreads in futures, specifically crude oil. We breakdown the spread to understand the theory and directionality, and we look at how seasonal data can help us select a spread.It is one of the new lessons from the Advanced...

In this podcast we answer a few recent questions from listeners:What is a margin?Margins versus option premiumSpread margins and margin offsetsHow to calculate a spread ratio.Are interest rates too low to trade?Spread betting versus spread trading. More...

In this podcast we will look at the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way to apply a...

In this podcast we continue our chat about the relatively new micro equity futures contracts. These are the micro S&P, Nasdaq, Down and Russell2000. These are markets that have now developed into one of the best tools for new traders and a great way...

To advance in your trading, you need to know “the treasuries”. This is where to start.Today we are talk about the treasury notes and bonds. We look at the underlying market and terminology. We talk about pricing conventions and analytics. We look at how...

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In this short episode we talk about spread trading. We cover the basic three spreads that are the building blocks of all spread trades. If you’ve heard about spreads, but don’t know what they are, then start here.

In this chat, we talk about why negative rates are a real thing; why they are important; and how the government will make it work, even if you don’t want it to.

This episode looks at the Crude Oil market from a futures and options trader’s point of view.