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MF Global Mess Leaves Commodity Traders Uneasy

The demise of MF Global could be a serious serious blow to commodity traders, as an estimated $600 miilion to $1.2 billion of their funds might not be recoverable.  That does not bode well for confidence in the markets and … Continue reading

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Oil hovers below $84 as traders eye China economy

Oil hovers below $84 as traders eye China economy (11-26) 00:12 PST SINGAPORE, (AP) — Oil prices hovered below $84 a barrel Friday in Asia as traders mulled how much economic growth in China may slow next year and drag … Continue reading

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Randomness of Commodity Trading Advisors & Forex Traders Returns

The reality is there exists a great deal of correlation between trend following commodity trading advisors… But there are always a difference in their returns…Many times because I have managed accounts I see a great overlap. It seems virtually every … Continue reading

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Millions of Dollars of Profits For Trend Followers & Commodity Traders

The statement…”Millions of dollars of profit for trend followers and commodity traders” are not a figment of my imagination. In Alpha Magazine in March of 2009 they listed the top 25 earners for 2008. The fact the top 25 are … Continue reading

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