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Gold Proves Safest as Goldman Forecasts Record: Riskless Return - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Gold Proves Safest as Goldman Forecasts Record: Riskless Return
Bloomberg
Return Ranking Gold provided the best returns of all commodities in the past five years when adjusted for volatility, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says the rally will continue as options traders signal no change in the metal's relatively low risk.

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Gold Bulls Ascendant Amid Biggest Rally Since 1980: Commodities - BusinessWeek


Moneycontrol.com
Gold Bulls Ascendant Amid Biggest Rally Since 1980: Commodities
BusinessWeek
Hedge funds and other money managers also are getting more bullish. Speculators raised their net-long position to 116978 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 17, the first gain in six weeks, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show.
OPTIONS PLAY: COMEX GOLD AND THE EURO ZONEInside Futures
Gold surges as US holds ratesSydney Morning Herald
PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Ends Above $1700 On Fed's Rate StatementWall Street Journal (India)
Fastmarkets -Globe and Mail (blog)
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Arrow Commodity Strategy Fund Outperforms Peer Group Average During Turbulent … - MarketWatch (press release)

Arrow Commodity Strategy Fund Outperforms Peer Group Average During Turbulent
MarketWatch (press release)
The fund may invest in commodity-related securities, which may be subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The use of derivatives such as futures, options, structured notes, repurchase agreements and swap agreements may

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Gold Proves Safest as Goldman Forecasts Record: Riskless Return - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Gold Proves Safest as Goldman Forecasts Record: Riskless Return
Bloomberg
Return Ranking Gold provided the best returns of all commodities in the past five years when adjusted for volatility, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says the rally will continue as options traders signal no change in the metal's relatively low risk.

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More Quantitative Easing 1/26/12 - NASDAQ

More Quantitative Easing 1/26/12
NASDAQ
Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results. Please do not place any trade orders via email as they will not be executed.
Today In Commodities: More Quantitative EasingSeeking Alpha

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Customer Accounts and MF Global Bankruptcy - Corn and Soybean Digest

Customer Accounts and MF Global Bankruptcy
Corn and Soybean Digest
The Commodity Exchange Act and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations require funds in customer futures and options brokerage accounts to be segregated from all other money, securities or other property owned or controlled by the

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Stock Indices - Inside Futures

Stock Indices
Inside Futures
by Jay Brown of Commodity Research Bureau - CRB **** If you missed this profitable trading opportunity and are not incorporating BOTH Technical and Fundamental research into your trading decisions you are missing "The 'Big Picture".

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Commodities: World of Opportunities, the Limited Risk Way (Video) - TheStreet.com


ETF Daily News
Commodities: World of Opportunities, the Limited Risk Way (Video)
TheStreet.com
A long commodity option position with a $750 for example premium ups the underlying commodity leverage another level. Now the maximum risk is the cost paid which is just a fraction of the commodity worth under control. That small investment can gain
Futures, Stocks, ETFs: 50 Ways To Invest In AgricultureSeeking Alpha

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Gold Bulls Ascendant Amid Biggest Rally Since 1980: Commodities - BusinessWeek


Bloomberg
Gold Bulls Ascendant Amid Biggest Rally Since 1980: Commodities
BusinessWeek
Hedge funds and other money managers also are getting more bullish. Speculators raised their net-long position to 116978 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 17, the first gain in six weeks, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show.
Gold Bulls Ascendant Amid Best Start to Year in Three Decades: CommoditiesBloomberg

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Commodities: World of Opportunities, the Limited Risk Way (Video) - TheStreet.com


ETF Daily News
Commodities: World of Opportunities, the Limited Risk Way (Video)
TheStreet.com
A long commodity option position with a $750 for example premium ups the underlying commodity leverage another level. Now the maximum risk is the cost paid which is just a fraction of the commodity worth under control. That small investment can gain
Investors Abandoning Copper, Cotton, CrudeWall Street Journal
Futures, Stocks, ETFs: 50 Ways To Invest In AgricultureSeeking Alpha

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Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities
Bloomberg
Money managers expanded combined net-long positions in five industrial and precious metals by 13 percent to 152665 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 17, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. They are now the most bullish on copper

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Could a bad South American corn crop send corn to new highs? - Inside Futures


Agriculture.com
Could a bad South American corn crop send corn to new highs?
Inside Futures
by Ted Seifried of Zaner TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, KNOWLEDGE AND
Corn, Soybeans Called to Open Higher on Fed Rate Outlook; Wheat May RallyBloomberg
Market Forecaster for Jan. 23Midwest Producer
Evening markets: weak SA rains keep grain futures aheadAgrimoney.com
Prairie Star
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Taking a Breath 1/25/12 - NASDAQ

Taking a Breath 1/25/12 - NASDAQ

Taking a Breath 1/25/12
NASDAQ
Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results. Please do not place any trade orders via email as they will not be executed.
Today In Commodities: Taking A BreathSeeking Alpha

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Investor Guide: The Ten (10) Commandments Of Commodity Investing - ETF Daily News (blog)

Investor Guide: The Ten (10) Commandments Of Commodity Investing
ETF Daily News (blog)
Even in a futures-based approach to investing in natural resources, there are multiple options for crafting a commodity position. The details of an investment in commodities may seem insignificant, but they can actually end up having a meaningful

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Today In Commodities: No Turning Point Yet - Seeking Alpha

Today In Commodities: No Turning Point Yet
Seeking Alpha
That being said, as long as the 20 day MA holds at 87.30 I remain friendly. Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results.

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MARKET UPDATE - GRAINS, MEATS, SOFTS - Inside Futures

MARKET UPDATE - GRAINS, MEATS, SOFTS
Inside Futures
by Judy Crawford of Zaner "Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances,

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Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities
Bloomberg
Money managers expanded combined net-long positions in five industrial and precious metals by 13 percent to 152665 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 17, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. They are now the most bullish on copper

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2 Options Trades You Can Make On Stocks Not Named Apple - Seeking Alpha

2 Options Trades You Can Make On Stocks Not Named Apple
Seeking Alpha
The street has concerns that McDonald's past and potential future menu price hikes to offset rising commodity and labor costs could keep some customers away or make them consume less. While that might be a logical near-term concern, it should not worry

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Record US Beef Sales Seen as Japan Reviews Curbs: Commodities - BusinessWeek

Record US Beef Sales Seen as Japan Reviews Curbs: Commodities
BusinessWeek
They cut their net-long position, or bets on rising prices, by 39 percent to 66997 futures and options since Oct. 18, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. There is no certainty that Japan will ease the curbs on US beef.

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MARKET UPDATE - METALS, ENERGY,FINANCIALS - Inside Futures

MARKET UPDATE - METALS, ENERGY,FINANCIALS
Inside Futures
by Judy Crawford of Zaner "Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances,

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CME to expand clearing of ag swaps - Crain’s Chicago Business


Chicago Tribune
CME to expand clearing of ag swaps
Crain’s Chicago Business
The biggest trading days tends to follow USDA report days when fresh government data has caused a price-limit move — sending traders to swaps and options markets. CME's latest offerings are the first ag swaps to debut after the Commodity Futures
CME Group Announces Trading Volume Record in Henry Hub Natural Gas FuturesMarketWatch (press release)

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Natural-Gas Bulls Are Calling A Bottom - Wall Street Journal (blog)


USA TODAY
Natural-Gas Bulls Are Calling A Bottom
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Trading has leapt in the last two weeks in options to buy the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG), the biggest US exchange-traded fund tracking Nymex natural-gas futures. The commodity's price has staged an unusual turnaround over the last week.
Natural Gas Rises a Third Day on Chesapeake Plans to Cut OutputSan Francisco Chronicle
Natural gas futures surge on company's plans to cut productionSalt Lake Tribune
It's time to lock in a natural gas priceGlobe and Mail
Inside Futures
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Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012 - Seeking Alpha

Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012
Seeking Alpha
The speculation for high cocoa prices ranges from a few weeks, to all the way through March, meaning that now may be the perfect time to establish a short-term positions for the commodity. When it comes to cocoa investing, the options are not very wide

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Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Speculators Raise Wagers on Higher Metals by Most Since July: Commodities
Bloomberg
Money managers expanded combined net-long positions in five industrial and precious metals by 13 percent to 152665 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 17, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. They are now the most bullish on copper

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Commodity CFTC: Oil Demand Firm While Grains are Dumped - Forex Pros

Commodity CFTC: Oil Demand Firm While Grains are Dumped
Forex Pros
The total net long position of futures and options contracts actually fell by 5 percent due to a massive long liquidation in the grain sector, where the nominal contract size is relatively small, while all other sectors, especially metals,

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CQG Joins UNX “Catalyst Marketplace” App Store to Deliver Global Commodity and … - Sacramento Bee

CQG Joins UNX "Catalyst Marketplace" App Store to Deliver Global Commodity and
Sacramento Bee
CQG's market data feed consolidates over a hundred sources, including exchanges worldwide for futures, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, and equities as well as data on debt securities, industry reports, and financial indices.

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Mickens is a hot commodity - ESPN (blog)

Mickens is a hot commodity
ESPN (blog)
Mickens has carefully weighed his options. And in doing so, the 5-foot-9 and 170-plus pound athlete has emerged as one of the nation's more sought-after unsigned recruits around and it appears as if his final destination could end up being Oklahoma

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Basic Agricultural Hedging with Options - Daniels Trading (blog)


Daniels Trading (blog)
Basic Agricultural Hedging with Options
Daniels Trading (blog)
Please click to view the Options risk disclosure below. There are two types of options: calls and puts. A call option is a financial instrument that increases in value if the commodity increases in price. Technically, a call gives you the right to buy

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Markets trading higher on expectations - Futures Magazine


Sydney Morning Herald
Markets trading higher on expectations
Futures Magazine
or through the use of call options. However, we could still see reluctance to add to existing precious metals positions. The bottom line is simply, if the "salvation" of the Euro fails, the dollar will rally and all dollar denominated commodities,
Euro Advances to Three-Week High Against Dollar Before EU TalksBusinessWeek
How Europe Should Tackle Its Three Main ProblemsMinyanville.com

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Survey tips commodities and Forex investments to overtake fixed income across GCC in 2012
commodities, futures and options markets. ADS Securities offers a comprehensive set of on and off-line services and tools designed to help institutional, professional and high-net-worth participants trade with high efficiency, speed and simplicity.
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Speculators Increase Bullish Wagers Most Since ‘10: Commodities
Money managers expanded their combined net-long positions across 18 U.S. futures and options by 25 percent to 671,915 contracts in the week ended Jan. 3, Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. Bullish bets on cotton rose the most since
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Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities
Bloomberg
Hedge funds and other money managers had a net-short position of 2465 US futures and options in the week ended Jan. 10, compared with 9489 contracts three months ago. They've held a net-short position since mid-September, the longest stretch since July
Morning Futures RoundupThe Options Insider
High Grade Copper futures give a buy signalInside Futures
Outlook for resources patchy as China stuttersThe Australian

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Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012 - Seeking Alpha

Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012
Seeking Alpha
The speculation for high cocoa prices ranges from a few weeks, to all the way through March, meaning that now may be the perfect time to establish a short-term positions for the commodity. When it comes to cocoa investing, the options are not very wide

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Commodity-Speculation Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Appeals Court - International Business Times


International Business Times
Commodity-Speculation Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Appeals Court
International Business Times
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association in December filed challenges to the regulations adopted last year by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The US Court of Appeals for

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Sugar Traders Wager That Biggest Glut in Five Years Is Ending: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Sugar Traders Wager That Biggest Glut in Five Years Is Ending: Commodities
Bloomberg
Hedge funds and other large speculators raised their net- long position, or bets on higher prices, by 15 percent to 50403 futures and options since wagers reached a four-year low at the end of last month, data from the Commodity Futures Trading

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Gavilon Retains Morgan Stanley to Explore Options - Wall Street Journal

Gavilon Retains Morgan Stanley to Explore Options
Wall Street Journal
"Gavilon has strengthened and firmly established its position as a leading global commodity company with a robust pipeline of growth opportunities," the company said in a statement. "The company has decided to explore a broad range of strategic
Gavilon considers sale to fund expansion: reportsManitoba Co-operator

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Today In Commodities: Early Standouts - Seeking Alpha

Today In Commodities: Early Standouts
Seeking Alpha
April lean hogs and live cattle remain in bullish trades. On a breach move to the sidelines. Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results.

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China Gold Hoarding Turns More Traders Into Bulls: Commodities - BusinessWeek

China Gold Hoarding Turns More Traders Into Bulls: Commodities
BusinessWeek
They reduced their net-long position to 110594 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 3, the lowest since January 2009, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. The last time the position was that low, prices climbed about 17 percent in

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Steve Spagnuolo to Saints: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator Options - Bleacher Report


Bleacher Report
Steve Spagnuolo to Saints: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator Options
Bleacher Report
With word that coveted coordinating commodity Steve Spagnuolo has reportedly signed on with the Saints shouldn't come tearing or whining or sulking. Bear in mind: A month past Week 17, two and a half weeks since Jeffrey Lurie's year-end press

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Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012 - Seeking Alpha

Hot Commodities: Cocoa Futures Surge In 2012
Seeking Alpha
The speculation for high cocoa prices ranges from a few weeks, to all the way through March, meaning that now may be the perfect time to establish a short-term positions for the commodity. When it comes to cocoa investing, the options are not very wide

and more »

Source: news.google.com

Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities
Bloomberg
Hedge funds and other money managers had a net-short position of 2465 US futures and options in the week ended Jan. 10, compared with 9489 contracts three months ago. They've held a net-short position since mid-September, the longest stretch since July
Morning Futures RoundupThe Options Insider
High Grade Copper futures give a buy signalInside Futures
Outlook for resources patchy as China stuttersThe Australian

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Steve Spagnuolo to Saints: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator Options - Bleacher Report


Bleacher Report
Steve Spagnuolo to Saints: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator Options
Bleacher Report
With word that coveted coordinating commodity Steve Spagnuolo has reportedly signed on with the Saints shouldn't come tearing or whining or sulking. Bear in mind: A month past Week 17, two and a half weeks since Jeffrey Lurie's year-end press

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Gavilon Retains Morgan Stanley to Explore Options - Wall Street Journal

Gavilon Retains Morgan Stanley to Explore Options
Wall Street Journal
"Gavilon has strengthened and firmly established its position as a leading global commodity company with a robust pipeline of growth opportunities," the company said in a statement. "The company has decided to explore a broad range of strategic
Gavilon considers sale to fund expansion: reportsManitoba Co-operator

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Today In Commodities: A Straight Line - Seeking Alpha

Today In Commodities: A Straight Line
Seeking Alpha
Live cattle and lean hogs remain a long proposition until prices breach the 20 day MA on the downside. Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading

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China Gold Hoarding Turns More Traders Into Bulls: Commodities - BusinessWeek

China Gold Hoarding Turns More Traders Into Bulls: Commodities
BusinessWeek
They reduced their net-long position to 110594 futures and options in the week ended Jan. 3, the lowest since January 2009, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show. The last time the position was that low, prices climbed about 17 percent in

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Today In Commodities: Early Standouts - Seeking Alpha

Today In Commodities: Early Standouts
Seeking Alpha
April lean hogs and live cattle remain in bullish trades. On a breach move to the sidelines. Risk disclosure: The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results.

Source: news.google.com

CFTC PRECIOUS METALS: Funds Add To Bullish Gold Bets - Wall Street Journal (India)

CFTC PRECIOUS METALS: Funds Add To Bullish Gold Bets
Wall Street Journal (India)
By Matt Day Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Money managers increased their bullish stake in Comex gold futures and options by 6% during the week ended Tuesday, according to data released Friday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Sugar Traders Wager That Biggest Glut in Five Years Is Ending: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Sugar Traders Wager That Biggest Glut in Five Years Is Ending: Commodities
Bloomberg
Hedge funds and other large speculators raised their net- long position, or bets on higher prices, by 15 percent to 50403 futures and options since wagers reached a four-year low at the end of last month, data from the Commodity Futures Trading

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Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities - Bloomberg


Bloomberg
Copper Bears Retreating as Prices Rebound the Most Since 2009: Commodities
Bloomberg
Hedge funds and other money managers had a net-short position of 2465 US futures and options in the week ended Jan. 10, compared with 9489 contracts three months ago. They've held a net-short position since mid-September, the longest stretch since July
CFTC BASE METALS: Funds Snap 4-Month Bearish Streak On CopperWall Street Journal
Morning Futures RoundupThe Options Insider
High Grade Copper futures give a buy signalInside Futures
The Australian
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