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Commodities Trading – Basic Risk Management – Order Types

When you trade commodities, as with any other type of speculation, there are no guarantees. Just as with anything else, you can either make or lose a lot of money, sometimes in a short period of time. It’s not as … Continue reading

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Commodities Trading – Basic Risk Management – Hedging

If you’re a commodities trader or are looking to become one, you know that two elements motivate you: speculation and hedging. Although speculation and hedging are not mutually exclusive and you can do both at the same time, speculation is … Continue reading

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The Role of Commodity Brokers and Futures Exchanges in Commodity Risk Management

The broker is an intermediary who talks to lots of different principals (traders, producers, consumers of commodities) in the hope he will get an “order” to buy or sell goods. He takes a commission from the transaction which is deducted … Continue reading

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Jefferies Asset Management to Advise Commodity Strategy Fund

Jefferies Asset Management to Advise Commodity Strategy Fund NEW YORK—-Jefferies today announced the launch of the Jefferies Asset Management Commodity Strategy Allocation Fund , an open-end mutual fund offering investors comprehensive access to global commodity and commodity-equity markets with additional … Continue reading

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