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Futures trading

March 7th, 2008, 6:23 pm

I'm wondering if somebody can talk about the main characteristics of futures trading?also, i often see people mention futures and commodities trading at the same time, why is it so?Thanks for your opinions
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Futures trading

March 8th, 2008, 1:15 am

its main point is to buy low sell high, or sell high buy low.
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Futures trading

March 8th, 2008, 1:51 am

QuoteOriginally posted by: mitits main point is to buy low sell high, or sell high buy low.this of course applies to any trading activity. what i want to know is if there are any unique traits for futures trading
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March 8th, 2008, 2:33 am

1. high leverage2. fixed duration3. issues of cash vs. physical settlement4. contango & backwardation
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