Most traders view new highs one of two ways: Buy a market that’s performing better than ever! Sell a market at its greatest premium ever! Last week, Small Stocks posted new highs for the last decade, natural gas did the same for the last decade, and Bitcoin blew out highs for the last several months to the tune of a 35% rise since September 29th.* So, should you buy or sell? Highs in Stocks, Natural Gas, and Bitcoin Source: Yahoo! Finance (https://finance.yahoo.com/) and dxFeed Index Services (https://indexit.dxfeed.com) Bitcoin’s Price (Re)Action at Highs How a market has historically traded at highs could help in deciding on a strategy once they’ve made new highs. Bitcoin poses an interesting trend, whereby it … [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: KC Wheat, Feeder Cattle, Sugar
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on October 15, 2021. Open Positions Short the December 2021 Kansas City Wheat futures contract at 737’4 (10/08/21). Market settled at 743’6. Marked-to-market loss of $312.50. Short the January 2022 Feeder Cattle futures contract at 160.925 (10/14/21). Market settled at 161.525. Marked-to-market loss of $300. Working Orders Buy stop for the Kansas City Wheat contract on 748’4, above the 10/12/21 session high, GTC. (Remaining Risk: $550, plus commission and fees) Buy limit for the Kansas City Wheat contract on 680’4, near a lower congestion level and the 89-day Moving Average, GTC. (Reward: $2,862.50, minus commission and fees) Buy stop for the Feeder Cattle contract on 163.150, above yesterday’s session high and the… [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: KC Wheat, Sugar
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on October 8, 2021. Open Positions Short the December 2021 Kansas City Wheat futures contract at 737’4 (10/08/21). Market settled at 737’4. Marked-to-market unchanged. Working Orders Buy stop for the Kansas City Wheat contract on 764’4, above a recent contract high (10/04/21), GTC. (Initial Risk: $1,325, plus commission and fees) Buy limit for the Kansas City Wheat contract on 680’4, near a lower congestion level and the 89-day Moving Average, GTC. (Reward: $2,862.50, minus commission and fees) Sell the March 2022 Sugar at 19.30 on a stop, GTC. If filled: Place buy stop on 20.20, above the upper trend line and the 20-day Moving Average, GTC. (Initial Risk: $1,008, plus commission and fees)… [Read More...]
Turner’s Take Podcast | Well, That Escalated Quickly
Play Turner’s Take Ag Marketing Podcast Episode 286 If you are having trouble listening to the podcast, please click here for Turner’s Take Podcast episodes! New Podcast In today’s podcast we go over the US Federal Reserve increasing interest rates and tapering bond purchases. We also talk about Natural Gas and how high prices this winter could impact fertilizer prices and acres/yields next growing season. Make sure you take a listen to this week’s Turner’s Take Podcast! If you are not a subscriber to Turner’s Take Newsletter then text the message TURNER to number 33-777 to try it out for free! You may also click here to register for Turner’s Take. Natural Gas If you’ve seen a recent chart of… [Read More...]
The Nuances of WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a global leader in the trade of derivative products. One of the CME’s most popular offerings is West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. Listed as a standardized futures and options contract, WTI is the world’s benchmark for the trade of light sweet crude. For aspiring energy traders, understanding WTI crude oil contract specifications is imperative. In this blog post, we’ll break down the trading essentials for these exciting derivative markets. CME Futures and Options WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications In the realm of active trading, WTI crude oil futures and options are exceedingly popular products. No matter whether you’re interested in speculating on price movements or hedging risk, CME WTI futures and options can help. WTI Crude Oil Futures West Texas … [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Corn, Soybean Oil
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on September 17, 2021. Open Positions Long the December 2021 Corn on 513’4 (9/10/21). Market settled at 527’2. Marked-to-market profit of $687.50. Working Orders Sell stop for the December 2021 Corn contract5 at 20’2, the 9/15/21 session low, GTC. (Profit: $337.50, minus commission and fees) Sell limit for the December 2021 Corn contract at 548’2, near the 200-Day Moving Average and a potential resistance level, GTC. (Reward: $1,737.50, minus commission and fees) Sell the December 2021 Soybean Oil at 55.35 on a stop, GTC. If filled: Place buy stop on 57.15, above recent highs, GTC. (Initial Risk: $1,080, plus commission and fees) Place buy limit on 52.15, near the recent contract low (6/18/21), GTC. (Reward: $1,920, minus… [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Euro FX, Corn
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on September 10, 2021. Open Positions Long the December 2021 Corn on 513’4 (9/10/21). Market settled at 517’4. Marked-to-market profit of $200. Working Orders Sell stop for the December 2021 Corn contract at 498’2, below monthly lows and the 89-day Moving Average, GTC. (Initial Risk: $762.50, plus commission and fees) Sell limit for the December 2021 Corn contract at 548’2, near the 200-Day Moving Average and a potential resistance level, GTC. (Reward: $1,737.50, minus commission and fees) Closed Positions Purchased and stopped out of the first Corn position for a loss of $750 (9/10/21). Stopped out of the long September 2021 Euro Currency contract from 1.17820 (8/26/21) at 1.18620 (9/07/21) for a profit… [Read More...]
Is Inflation Really Gone Forever?
Recent movements in asset prices suggest that markets have forsaken any possibility of an inflation outbreak in the next decade. We believe that view is far too sanguine. [Read More...]
When Is Buying Futures Contracts a Good Idea?
If you’ve ever purchased a car, house, or other big-ticket item, then you’re aware of the commitment such an action entails. Buying futures contracts is no different — it is a serious business that requires you to secure financing, actively budget, and apply leverage. If done competently, however, “going long” a futures market can pay big dividends. Read on to learn more about buying a futures contract and how doing so may be a potentially lucrative approach to the market. The Ins and Outs Of ‘Going Long’ the Market At any given time, a futures trader can do two things in the market: buy or sell a contract(s). According to industry nomenclature, when you buy a contract, you’re “going long” the market, and when you sell … [Read More...]
Emerging-Market Stocks for Flywheel Fashionistas
The passion for gym-to-street fashion has gone global, and shows no sign of losing vitality. It’s also keeping business humming for a network of yarn spinners, fabric mills and sneaker makers across emerging Asia. [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Euro FX
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on August 27, 2021. Open Positions Long the September 2021 Euro Currency contract from 1.17820 (8/26/21). Market settled at 1.17980. Marked-to-market gain of $200. Working Orders Sell stop for the Euro Currency contract at 1.17120, below recent lows, GTC. (Initial Risk: $875, plus commission and fees) Sell limit for the Euro Currency contract at 1.1982, near the 89-Day Moving Average and a potential resistance level, GTC. (Reward: $2,500, minus commission and fees) Closed Positions None. Step into the “Spotlight” Send questions specific to current or past trade recommendations, or any commodity related questions to tradespotlight@danielstrading.com. Beyond the Spotlight Watch your inbox Monday mornings for the Beyond the Spotlight video that will “spotlight” two to… [Read More...]
California’s Drought Won’t Affect Its Municipal Debt
California has endured four years of severe drought, raising fears of economic hardship and reduced revenues at water authorities. We don’t think the state will run out of water—or money to pay its debts. [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Canadian, Bean Oil
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on August 20, 2021. Open Positions None. Working Orders None.. Closed Positions Stopped out of the long September 2021 Canadian Dollar from .79960 (8/11/21) at .79400 (8/17/21) for a loss of $560. The target triggered on the short December 2021 Soybean Oil contract from 61.24 (8/19/21) on 57.04 (8/20/21) for a profit of $2,520. Step into the “Spotlight” Send questions specific to current or past trade recommendations, or any commodity related questions to tradespotlight@danielstrading.com. Beyond the Spotlight Watch your inbox Monday mornings for the Beyond the Spotlight video that will “spotlight” two to three markets that may setup as trading opportunities for the week ahead. You may also view the videos here: https://www… [Read More...]
Japan: Firing the Third Arrow
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ability to implement his agenda is politically unfettered. But can he deliver, and will his policies work? We remain cautiously optimistic. [Read More...]
Turner’s Take Podcast | August WASDE Bullish Corn & Wheat
Play Turner’s Take Ag Marketing Podcast Episode 283 If you are having trouble listening to the podcast, please click here for Turner’s Take Podcast episodes! New Podcast The USDA’s August WASDE was bullish for corn and wheat while slightly bearish for soybeans. In our podcast we go over why the markets will trade in range for the next month or two but could really take off later this year. Also take our first look into the 2022-23 marketing year for corn and soybeans to see what the ending stocks (and price) might look like a year from now. Make sure you check out this week’s Turner’s Take Podcast! If you are not a subscriber to Turner’s Take Newsletter then text the message TURNER… [Read More...]
How Will Latin America Weather a "Sudden Stop" in Investment?
Since May, over one-quarter of the past five months’ foreign portfolio investment into emerging markets has been withdrawn, according to the latest available data from Emerging Portfolio Fund Research. For the Latin American economies, this is likely to result in slower growth, but the impact may be milder this time around. [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Hogs, Yen
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on August 06, 2021. Open Positions Short the October 2021 Lean Hogs from 89.500 (7/29/21). Market settled at 87.600. Marked-to-market gain of $760. Working Orders Buy stop for the Lean Hogs contract on 89.300, above the 89-day Moving Average, GTC. (Profit: $80, plus commission and fees) Buy limit for the Lean Hogs contract on 80.900, the number two point, GTC. (Reward: $3,440, minus commission and fees) Closed Positions Stopped out of the long September 2021 Japanese Yen from .90880 (7/09/21) at .91280 (8/04/21) for a profit of $500. Step into the “Spotlight” Send questions specific to current or past trade recommendations, or any commodity related questions to tradespotlight@danielstrading.com. Beyond the Spotlight Watch your inbox Monday… [Read More...]
With Rates Going Up, Give Bonds Some Credit
After the bond market’s stumble last quarter, defending against rising rates has moved front and center for many investors. One approach that has been effective over time has been exposure to credit-oriented sectors and strategies. [Read More...]
Trade Spotlight: Futures – Weekly Summary: Yen, Hogs
This is the Weekly Summary Email of the Trade Spotlight advisory service for the week ending on July 30, 2021. Open Positions Long the September 2021 Japanese Yen on .90880 (7/09/21). Market settled at .91135. Marked-to-market gain of $318.50. Short the October 2021 Lean Hogs at 89.500 (7/29/21). Market settled at 88.025. Marked-to-market gain of $590. Working Orders Sell stop for the Japanese Yen contract at .90610, below Tuesday’s low and the 20-day Moving , GTC. (Remaining Risk: $562.50, plus commission and fees) Sell limit for the Japanese Yen contract at .92440, a potential resistance level, GTC. (Reward: $1,950, minus commission and fees) Buy stop for the Lean Hogs contract on 92.400, above yesterday’s session high, GTC. (Initial Risk: $1,160, plus commission and fees) Buy limit for the Lean Hogs contract… [Read More...]
Huellas de carbono positivas : un marco climático favorable para inversores en renta variable
Evaluar las improntas positivas de carbono, o la forma en la que un producto o servicio afecta al medio ambiente, es una buena manera de identificar empresas que proporcionan soluciones de peso para los desafíos climáticos mundiales, al tiempo que ofrecen un potencial de crecimiento atractivo. [Read More...]
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