Fundamentals of Futures Markets by Donna Kline

From the basics of open outcry trading to advanced technical indicators, Fundamentals of the Futures Market gives beginning futures traders everything they need to get started. This hands-on workbook walks readers through the entire process to read. And understand major reports, track prices, follow the major indicators, and more. In today’s fast-paced futures trading arena, it provides the tools readers need to trade in any commodity market―grains, metals, or financials―and minimize risk as they sharpen their trading skills. Also

From the Back Cover

Find Out How Any Investor Can Hedge Portfolio Risks―and Increase Trading Profits―in Today’s Futures Marketplace

The commodities futures market―long seen as the province of professional hedge fund managers and frenzied, hand-waving pit traders―has begun to grab the attention of individuals everywhere. Sharp investors are using today’s technology to access high-level research and information, hedge their trading risks, and leverage small amounts of cash into sizable investment profits. Also

Fundamentals of the Futures Market is a step-by-step guidebook to the opportunities and risks in today’s wide-open commodity markets. Plain-English analyses and explanations combine with quizzes, checklists, charts, graphs, and more to reveal:

Reports and major indicators to watch―and how to interpret their meanings

Types of orders―including market, limit, and stop orders―and when to use each Also

Tips of the Trade―Techniques the pros use to profit from price changes, avoid errors, and more

From hands-on basics to advanced technical skills, Fundamentals of the Futures Market will give you everything you need to truly understand and profit from the exciting, newly accessible futures marketplace. Let this hands-on book―along with its companion Fundamentals of investing guides―help you build the skills and confidence for success … before you risk your money in the no-room-for-error waters of real-time trading! Also

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About the Author

Donna Kline is a financial news reporter with Bloomberg TV. Previously a futures and options broker, Kline served as a regular market analyst for The Floor Report―broadcast live from the Chicago Board of Trade―and made regular appearances on CNBC’s Squawk Box. She is a frequent contributor to Omega Research Magazine, and has presented hundreds of futures and options workshops and seminars across the country. Also