Futures 101

Yield Curve Is Flattening But Which Spread Should I Trade?

There are many variations of the yield curve to trade, and it can be confusing which is the right one […] Read more

What Is The TUT Spread?

In a previous post on Yield Curve Trading I list all the popular yield curve spreads that institutional and professional […] Read more

Dollar Value Hedging Treasury Futures

When we speak of hedging, what we’re really talking about is a pairs trade, where we go long one asset […] Read more

Yield Curve Trading

Yield Curve trading using futures has been the bread and butter of large institutions and professional traders for decades. This […] Read more

Volume Patterns for High Probability Trades

Volume is arguably the most valuable leading indicator in trading. Some of the most profitable professional traders trade almost exclusively [...]

Statistical Arbitrage Basic Strategy

Statistical Arbitrage is a pairs or spread trading strategy, predominately used by hedge funds, investment banks, and professional traders. The […] Read more

Why Trade Futures Over Stocks – 24 Hour Access

When the stock market is closed, and you have a position in a stock, your hands are tied. If an [...]

Why Trade Futures Over Stocks – Leverage

I was trying to explain leverage using futures to my wife. I used terms like Notional and Big Point Multiplier. […] Read more

How do futures contracts roll over and why?

A futures contract has an expiration, and upon expiration there are costs and obligations associated with the settlement of the […] Read more

The Basics of Treasury Futures

Treasury futures are standardized futures contracts used to purchase US government notes and bonds for future delivery. When you acquire […] Read more