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    Getting Started in Futures
    Getting Started in Futures
    Getting Started in Futures
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    Getting Started in Futures

    By Todd Lofton

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    "If you've never traded futures but would like to, this book is highly recommended. An excellent introduction to the futures markets and also a useful reference source for the seasoned trader."
    --Thomas E. Aspray, Editorial Director and Chief Analyst, Traders' Library

    "No one explains complex financial strategies as clearly and intelligently as Todd Lofton. If you're intrigued by the possibility of making money in the futures markets, Getting Started in Futures is the very best place to start your education."
    --Karl Weber, coauthor (with Jonathan M. Tisch) of The Power of We: Succeeding Through Partnerships

    Getting Started in Futures explains in simple, easy-to-understand terms everything you need to know to start trading futures successfully. You'll learn how to forecast prices, how hedging works, and how to take advantage of new electronic trading opportunities. The updated Fifth Edition includes discussions on the increasingly important role of futures markets in foreign currencies, equity indexes, interest rates, and proper money management. You'll also fin a complete chapter on single-stock futures -- the newest financial futures market. Order your copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateFeb 10, 2006
    ISBN9780471754305
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