Beginning Traders Start Here.TM CRUDE OIL FUTURES TRADING

CRUDE OIL STRATEGIES

Crude oil is one of the most published commodity prices the world over, a shining testament of its importance on the international economic and political stage. Not surprisingly, many individuals, perhaps yourself as well, have formed expectations of where the price of crude oil might be heading, whether in the short run or long run. This free video will describe how crude oil futures and options on those futures can be used to create investment positions that generate profit should your hunch turn out to be correct. Several popular strategies are described so you can determine which is most consistent with your personal risk preference and available trading capital.

Hosted by a former central bank economist and commodity trader, this free 70-minute video is presented in simple, easy-to-understand language that is accessible even to the beginner. Helpful links to additional resources are also provided. Topics covered include:

  • Which crude oil futures market?
  • Understanding the crude oil futures contract.
  • Buying and selling crude oil futures: trade examples.
  • Managing the risk of futures trading.
  • Meeting futures margin requirements.
  • Understanding crude oil call and put options.
  • Buying calls and puts: trade examples.
  • Calculating option break-even prices.
  • How option prices move prior to expiration.
  • Understanding option spreads.
  • Buying bull call and bear put spreads: trade examples.
  • Trade strategy review: When to use each.
  • What's the next step?

  • This video was produced by Mr. Rick Thachuk, President of World Link Futures, Inc. which owns the WLF Futures, Options and Forex Education NetworkTM. It is being made free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of The Futures Training Division of PFGBEST. To receive this free video, please complete the information below.

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    Futures, options and forex trading involves substantial risk and is not for everyone. Only risk capital should be used.
    Keywords: crude oil futures trading, crude oil strategies, crude oil futures, crude oil options, crude oil trade, trade video
    Abstract: Free 70-minute trade video describing strategies for trading crude oil using crude oil futures and options.