Thursday, August 26, 2010

Why Futures Trading?

I need to thank my buddy Mike for getting me interested in futures (or blame Mike if I lose all my money).  He said he has been studying it for a few months and that he was going to begin trading soon.  I looked into it and thought he was crazy.  But the idea stuck in my mind and it started to grow.  After a few weeks of reading websites, blogs, and other internet info, I decided it would be fun and I could make a few extra million dollars over the long term.  I have no delusions that this is a get rich quick plan.

What are futures?  Check out www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futures_contracts for an explanation.  If you did not read the link, Futures are leveraged investment contracts that you can trade (buy & sell).  Gains/losses can occur quickly.  About 95% of traders fail trading futures.  I will try to give you my opinion for this as time goes on and my knowledge increases.

Futures trading is the perfect business for me.  I can do it when I want (almost 24/7).  I have no customers, inventory, bosses, employees, licenses, etc.  Costs almost nothing, losing trades excluded. 

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