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There are three main ways to get commodity charts: 1) Internet; 2) Download prices into a computer program; and 3) Subscribe to a paper charting service.
1- INTERNET - You can get up to the minute prices and charts from our FuturesView.com™ charts link. This is a very good site that gives the options of enlarging the chart, and/or adding key technical analysis tools. If that doesn't do it for you, try some of the sites recommended on our links page.
2 - DOWNLOADABLE CHARTING PROGRAMS - This programs come from software that you usually will purchase from some service. Then, at the end of each day, you will contact the service and download via computer the day's prices into your software program. These types of programs usually result in the most usable types of charts. They are clearer and can be manipulated to depict several different types of technical studies.
3 - PAPER CHARTING SERVICES - These charts are sent to you in the mail, usually coming every one to two weeks. They are compiled in a "magazine format" and will carry from two to four months of each commodity contract. Some reliable paper charting services that we would recommend are:
Commodity Price Charts 1-800-221-4352 Commodity Trend Service 1-800-331-1069
Commodity Perspective 1-800-621-5271
The best way to learn about the futures markets is to read about them and "papertrade." Of course, the key is to read something written by a reputable and experienced author. You can visit our Recommended Reading page to see who we like.
If you're a brand new trader and would like a roadmap of how to safely proceed from the very beginning, go to our Getting Started page.
Another way to learn about the futures markets is to attend a seminar or workshop. Almost every weekend somewhere, there is an instructional seminar taking place that can help to educate you about trading and the markets. You can visit our Seminars and Workshops page to find out more about our free educational opportunities.
Online trading is still relatively new to the commodities markets, but for a look at some of the obvious "good" and "bad" elements associated with trading via the internet you can visit Online Trading -Good and the Bad.
Every brokerage firm has their own rates. It is usually a good idea to check around and compare before opening an account so you get a feel for what's out there. But typically, a good "full-service" round-turn commission rate will be from $20-$45.
The brokerage firm you trade through will usually provide you with a "Trading Calendar" that includes all the contract expiration days. If you don't have an open trading account yet, you can contact our recommended brokers and ask for a complimentary annual calendar.
Wall Street Journal - Investor's Business Daily - News Wire Services - A good full-service broker
Also, most of FuturesView.com's™ recommended newsletters contain fundamental updates.
These are a few good places to learn about relevant market fundamentals. Just keep in mind, that in many cases, reported fundamental "items" may already be factored into a market's price.
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