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haha typical ET. Thanks for the advice. I hadnt yet decided what I wanted to trade, and in listening to my goals, he suggested looking into futures b/c of the leverage involved. I was knee deep in TA books, when i asked the question which is why i didnt do a simple google search. All you had to...

LOL voting democrat

I understand that much. Im going to throw out a rough example just to make sure I understand this. say 1 contract costs $1,000, but you only have to pay up $100 to trade it. The contract goes up in value 50%, making it worth $1,500. You sell and pocket the $500 making 500% on your money. Is this...

Maybe i should have warned that im a complete futures noob. Anyways I understand your math, however Im confused as to why that makes a difference in profitability. I guess a better way to state my question would have been "why does my friend, and probably some of you, think that higher...

Someone recently mentioned to me that futures are great to trade. One reason was b/c of the leverage involved. I know of course what leverage is, but I dont see how it pertains to futures trading.

I doubt that.

So you disagree with this? But the prices of commodities have risen substantially in terms of all currencies, not just the dollar. In sum, lower interest rates and the reduced foreign exchange value of the dollar may have played a role in the rise in the prices of oil and other commodities...

good link, it appears they may be as baffled a us. I'll post it on here. Fed Modesty Regarding Its Role in High Commodity Prices May 21st, 2008 by jfrankel | Fed Vice Chairman Donald L. Kohn in a speech yesterday, addressed a theory to which I am partial: the theory that low real...

NQ, ES, and YM which would it be? and why?

No offense bro, I appreciate your input, but this is exactly the type of response that doesn't get us any closer to any answers and that the other oil threads are full of. How are "they" raising prices? Are they contributing to speculation? We need facts and data and opinions; not simply the latter.

Bought it about 8 months ago, hasn't been used that much. I'm trying t think why I even bought such a large display:confused: :confused: I paid $854 for it. I Haven't really decided on a price. PM me if your interested or to see pics.

We're smart. We know whats going on in the world around us, we should be able to figure out the actual cause of high crude price. I'm aware that there is 75 other oil threads, however most of them are full of people's very emotional opinions. The threads are many, but the facts are few. Maybe we...

Psh. She can wear boots in my office. As long as thats all shes wearing...

You have no idea.

F'ing Dennis on CNBC. I hate him too, and kudlow. I just watch for Erin haha. Like i said months ago, nothing much has fundamentally changed. A lot more carnage is needed to right our wrongs IMO.

I see. So you bought the option back to close it, as opposed to letting it expire?

Kudlow. He knows nothing.

hmmmm may be worth it

I think i understand what you're saying, I didnt at first. My main confusion was to do with...procedure i guess. I assumed that the premium you got when you soold your short went into you account, and the long you bought was seperate, but im pretty sure the broker just applies your premium to...

Looks like we...uh...hadn't seen the lows.:p