- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional (1 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071361324
- ISBN-13: 978-0071361323
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21.7 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,142,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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."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; 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! Hone your trading skills with McGraw-Hill's "Fundamentals of investing" series: "Fundamentals of the Stock Market" by O'Neill Wyss; "Fundamentals of the Bond Market" by Esme Faerber; "Fundamentals of the Options Market" by Michael S. Williams and Amy Hoffman.
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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.
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
* 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!
Hone Your Trading Skills with McGraw-Hill’s Fundamentals of investing series!
*Fundamentals of the Stock Market by O’Neill Wyss
*Fundamentals of the Bond Market by Esmé Faerber
*Fundamentals of the Options Market by Michael S. Williams and Amy Hoffman
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Sloppy editing
23 April 2004
Format:Paperback
Most "investment advice" books suffer from poor editing, both of the 'grammar & syntax' variety, and, more distressingly for this genre, flat-out incorrect information. Klines's book is no exception- the grammar & syntax are fine, but her book is replete with factual errors and misstatements. For example, on page 207, she defines a synthetic long futures as "sell a call option, buy a put option." Wrong. That is a synthetic short position. Similar errors pervade the book.
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
GREAT BOOK
22 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
If you are new to trading, or are interested in learning about the futures markets, then you will not be disappointed with this book. I was definitely impressed with the amount of market information that it covered. The History of the Futures markets, fundamental & technical analysis, mechanics of the trading floor, margins, interpretation of news, are all explained. In addition, it contains a great section on trading techniques for each specific commodity market. This would make a great reference textbook for seasoned traders and brokers as well. I would definitely recommend this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The Fundamental "Fudamentals"
17 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
Anyone who watches Donna Kline on Bloomberg Television knows she's the authority on futures and credit markets, a knowledge she shares in Fundamentals of the Futures Market. Written for those with some experience in financial markets, Fundamentals of the Futures Market takes the reader step-by-step through the process of evaluating, buying, and selling futures. The book traces the history of financial markets and the development of futures trading, defines the key terms, and outlines the external factors -- from the economy to the weather -- that affect futures prices. Drawing on her years of experience in and around the trading pits, Kline also offers tips for traders and dealers. It's full of practical advice, leavened with humor and clear cautions about the dangers inherent in trading. Buyers, brokers, and those who follow the futures markets should keep this handy reference nearby.
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