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September 13, 2016
FREE Trading e-magazine
View an excerpt of Carley Garner's new book, Higher Probability Commodity Trading, in the current issue of TopShelf Traders e-Magazine!
Click here to register for access to Carley's article on Day Trading and Algorithmic Trading
Whether you like them or hate them, day traders and algorithmic system traders, commonly referred to as “algos,” are here to stay. Both groups of traders bring additional liquidity to the marketplace, which is a positive. However, some would argue that the baggage they bring with them isn’t worth the additional liquidity. It is no secret that highly day traded markets such as the e-mini S&P experience additional volatility throughout the last hour of the trading session as day traders square their positions. In addition, it is difficult to deny that algo traders haven’t created a marketplace that sees severely abnormal prices at a relatively higher frequency. Nevertheless, the new challenges posed by aggressive day traders and high-frequency traders via computer algorithms aren’t all that different from the obstacles faced by traders during the heyday of open outcry trading; the antagonists are simply wearing a different mask.
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September 7, 2016
The Disciplined Investor interviews Carley Garner
Commodity Trading".Carley Garner, an experienced commodity broker, shares her view on the basics of commodity trading and more advanced features of trading crude oil, the grains, and equity futures. In addition, this interview discusses what beginners need to know about trading this volatile area of markets – before they start with real money.
Click here to listen in as Carley exposes the two best seasonal trades in the energy markets.
September 6, 2016
Live Commodity Trading Seminar in the Chicago area hosted by Carley Garner
What: Live in-person seminar
Cost: FREE
When: Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 am Central
How: Click here to save a seat!
*If you own one of Carley's books, bring it along and she will sign it!
Experienced commodity broker and frequent contributor to Jim Cramer's Mad Money, Carley Garner, will present to a live audience at the Brookfield IL public Library on December 10th, 2016 at 11:00 am. Carley has recently released her fourth book titled "Higher Probability Commodity Trading" and will be discussing many of the hard lessons detailed in her book and learned throughout her career, which has spanned well over a decade.
August 30, 2016
WTI crude oil market analysis
What you really need to know about trading crude oilWhen: Thursday, September 8th @ 4:30 pm Eastern
How: Click here to register for this complimentary event
Crude oil is the quintessential commodity; it is frequently discussed on business television, trading forums, and even around the water cooler. Yet few fully understand how to gain price exposure in an efficient manner. Further, most traders fail to recognize the true market movers. While some are focused on OPEC and rig counts, seasoned traders understand the importance of the currency markets, seasonal tendencies, and the Commitments of Traders Report in energy market speculation. Join us on September 8th to discuss WTI crude oil market analysis.
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August 17, 2016
FREE video discussing covered call strategies in the futures markets
Modifying a Covered Call Strategy for Commodity TradingA covered call strategy is often considered a relatively conservative approach to stock market investing because it offers traders additional portfolio income and a hedge against downturns. However, traders hoping to simply apply the same approach to the commodity markets might be surprised. Due to logistic and mechanical differences between the stock and commodity markets, it is imperative that the traditional covered call strategy is modified for use in the commodity markets. Join us to discuss the necessary modifications to a covered call strategy to make it appropriate for commodity traders, how to calculate profit, loss, and risk, and tips and tricks to proper strategy development.
*Many topics discussed in this video are featured in Carley Garner's new book on commodity trading, "Higher Probability Commodity Trading."
FREE webinar discussing covered call strategies in the futures markets
Modifying a Covered Call Strategy for Commodity TradingWhen September 15th 4:30 Eastern (1:30 Pacific)
Click here to register for this FREE online trading seminar!
A covered call strategy is often considered a relatively conservative approach to stock market investing because it offers traders additional portfolio income and a hedge against downturns. However, traders hoping to simply apply the same approach to the commodity markets might be surprised. Due to logistic and mechanical differences between the stock and commodity markets, it is imperative that the traditional covered call strategy is modified for use in the commodity markets. Join us to discuss the necessary modifications to a covered call strategy to make it appropriate for commodity traders, how to calculate profit, loss, and risk, and tips and tricks to proper strategy development.
*Many topics discussed in this session are featured in Carley Garner's new book on commodity trading, "Higher Probability Commodity Trading."
Stock option trading vs. Options on futures trading
Not all Options are Created Equal: Stock Options vs. Commodity OptionsWhen: September 1, 2016 5:30 Eastern (2:30 Pacific)
Many traders interested in migrating from stocks to commodities assume their stock option trading skills will translate into the commodity markets. However, despite the fact that calls and puts have similar mechanics regardless of the underlying instrument, their similarities stop there. Differences in trading logistics, environment, and characteristics can put unprepared traders at a disadvantage. That said, those with proper education and familiarity might find some glaring advantages to trading options on futures relative to stock options.
FREE webinar with Investing.com and DeCarley Trading
Not all Options are Created Equal: Stock Options vs. Commodity OptionsWhen: September 1, 2016 4:30 Eastern (1:30 Pacific)
Click here to register for this complimentary online trading class to discuss stock and commodity options.
Many traders interested in migrating from stocks to commodities assume their stock option trading skills will translate into the commodity markets. However, despite the fact that calls and puts have similar mechanics regardless of the underlying instrument, their similarities stop there. Differences in trading logistics, environment, and characteristics can put unprepared traders at a disadvantage. That said, those with proper education and familiarity might find some glaring advantages to trading options on futures relative to stock options.
August 16, 2016
Pick up a September 2016 copy of Modern Trader Magazine!
Carley Garner, an experienced commodity broker at DeCarley Trading, was published in the September issue of Modern Trader!A simple Google or Amazon book search will likely reveal a nearly unlimited number of option trading resources. Unfortunately, most of these sources cater solely to stock option traders. Those assuming they can simply apply the same concepts to commodity options might be in for a surprise.
Advantages of trading commodity futures over commodity ETFs
FREE online seminar on the best commodity trading vehicles!When: August 25th 4:30 pm Eastern
Stock traders looking to venture into commodities often opt for the most convenient form of price exposure, commodity ETFs. Others who have done their homework might choose to trade futures on a low leverage basis but do so in their stock trading account. In either case, these commodity speculators are overlooking some more efficient means of commodity speculation. Convenient trading vehicles are generally not optimal.
Join us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of popular commodity trading vehicles such as ETFs and futures. We’ll also point out some commodity market characteristics that make speculating in such markets different from stock speculation.
Click here to register for this free online class on trading commodity futures.
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