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Futures Trading
I was an investment advisor for one of the largest firms in the country for over 22 years. In addition, I spent eight years as a professional investor. During the time I invested professionally, I actively engaged in trading Futures as well as stocks and bonds. I started my Futures trading account with $20,000 and in four months, the account was worth over $100,000. Granted, Trading Futures is not for everyone. It can entail substantial risks. The reason that Futures trading is so risky is the fact that it is highly leveraged. That is, by putting up just $1,000 of your own money, you are controlling $30,000 worth of assets. When the price is moving in the right direction, your account can grow very quickly. When the markets are moving against you, you can lose money very quickly. When investing in the stock market (without using margin money), the most that you can lose is the amount that you put into the stock. In the Futures markets, it is theoretically possible to lose about 30 times the amount of money that you invested. But, for those willing (and able) to take those risks, it can be quite profitable. As with any investment strategy, you should discuss your goals, objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation with a qualified financial advisor specializing in Futures Trading.
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