Spread trading

[andrasnm]

I am a long term commodities buff but have been out for a
while from the "Ferrari" of the speculation while me and
a few million others were engulfed in the Nasdaq wonder
years. I now opened an account with IB and will fund my
account for US futures. My question is this - if you do
similar stuff - like trade spreads on financials and currencies (which I intend to do) give me some pointers.
Any good book or newsletter(on the cheaper side) etc. etc.
I know 90% of the spread guys out there are Ag buffs and
prefer the seasonals from the financial side. I don't
know live-stock from preferred stock so I will stick to
finance for now.

 

[elon]

hi there,

While this may fall into the category of meats and grains, we do offer a spread service that has done well and touches financials as well.
http://www.e-futures.com
here is the next one:
Buy Sep 01 British Pound(IMM) / Sell Sep 01 Canadian Dollar(IMM)
Enter on approximately 06/28 - Exit on approximately 07/23

Percentage Correct 87 Protective Stop (1199)
Average Profit on Winning Trades 1441.54 Winners 13
Average Loss on Trades -2453.12 Losers 2
Average Net Profit Per Trade 922.25 Total trades 15