When does using options make more sense than short futures or swaps? Is a long speculative trade, a physical long player can use options to reduce spread risk or leverage the position with limited risk. Oil Traders Are Borrowing From Banks to Store Crude at a Loss http://bloom.bg/20pQoMk Oil Traders Are Borrowing From Banks to … Continue reading What happened to this trade?
Creating your Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
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Peaks and troughs
Low oil prices have created winners and losers, with some caught in between.
Could “the end” be near?
As I watched a CBS 60 Minutes piece this week focused on the economic stress in west Texas I was reminded of a similar scene 20 years ago when I lived in Dallas. Oil was approaching $10 a barrel and the Economist went out on a limb suggesting $5 was near. Eventually recanting, the Economist was … Continue reading Could “the end” be near?
2016 may not be a bad year for oil
Any upside for oil?
Oil prices are at decade lows but no one seems too optimistic. Now is the time to prepare for the turn. Click here for Precision timing
Trading edge – can humans compete?
Man versus Machine Chris Thorpe explores whether human traders have a chance against modern computer technology algorithms.
Are crude producers upside down?
Upside Down Read the latest CTA Financial piece recently published in Bunkerspot magazine.
Management and Risk
What is more risky, bad management or markets? Read more here: Risky business
Market madness
Can we really know where oil prices will go next? Too many factors can influence the outcome and often the madness of crowds drives the market beyond reason. We do know that markets will drive prices beyond where they "should" be. All you can do is prepare yourself. Read more here,oilpricesmadness