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What is new on DeCarleyTrading.com?
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Don’t Sleep on the Grains.
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Come see us at the New York TradersExpo in March
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Live market update: Currencies will eventually matter (again).
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Live update on the Russell 2000 stock index futures contract.
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Holiday trading markets are vicious, beware of historical patterns in oil, natural gas, and stocks
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FREE Webinar archive video hosted by TheStreet: Integrating Futures into your Trading Strategy can Help Hedge Risk
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Cramer used DeCarley Trading technical analysis on Mad Money
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We went live to analyze the E-mini S&P 500 futures market
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Day trading and swing trading with weekly options
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Learn how to pay for vertical spreads using an option ladder strategy
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Better your chances of trading success by selling commodity options
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DeCarley Trading Commodity Market Podcast
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Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures are a Game Changer
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Micro stock index futures contracts open the door to less risky speculation
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Develop, Construct and Trade Commodity Option Spreads on the Zaner360 platform
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Trade futures contracts like you would stocks, with income and limited risk
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Download our Mobile App!
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Third Edition of A Trader's First Book on Commodities, now available
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How to Get Started in Commodity Option Selling
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How to choose the right futures trading platform
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Commodity Option Selling: Quality over Quantity
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Live futures stream discussing natural gas
What is in store for corn and soybean futures following the US trade deal?
This week President Trump signed a phase one deal with China that includes an agreement for the purchase of US agricultural products at a level that exceeds pre-trade war levels. Specifically, the Chinese have agreed to purchase billion worth of agricultural commodities over the next two years. Why then, are grain prices softening on the news?
Read More
Carley Garner, an experienced commodity broker at DeCarley Trading will be presenting at the TradersExpo!
The TradersExpo New York has moved dates and venues; we will be there and would love to see you (or meet you if we haven't already). Join us at the New York Marriott - Brooklyn Bridge March 7th through 9th. The event is free to attend, click on the link below to register.
Click here to register for the TradersExpo New York!
Read More
Whether we like it or not, currency valuations are a primary driver of stock and commodity prices. While we like to talk about supply gluts, demand destruction, and the Chinese trade deal, the reality is a change in currency valuation could render any of those factors somewhat inconsequential. We’ve seen this occur time and time again throughout the years, but it is a fact that is easily forgotten. Particularly in today’s environment of historically low levels of volatility in the euro, yen and US dollar.
Read More
Are small-cap stocks telling us something?
Earlier in 2019 many analysts were calling for small-cap stocks to outperform large-caps due to perceived undervaluation; instead, we’ve seen the sector continue to stall. If we are to believe conventional wisdom suggesting small-cap stocks are the market leader, this should be a reason for concern for the major broad market indices.
Read More
We went live to discuss the phenomenon of increased futures market volatility over the holiday season.
Don't let holiday markets wreak havoc on your trading account. Almost without fail, either stocks, commodities, bonds, or all of the above experience unusually treacherous conditions through November and December of any given year. Accordingly, it is my opinion that investors and traders should deleverage, manage risk, and enjoy the holiday season with friends and family; doing otherwise could lead to a portfolio full of coal. Experienced futures broker, Carley Garner, talks about some of the large commodity and stock market moves in previous holiday seasons.
Read More
Chief CME Group economist, Bluford Putnam, futures and options broker, Carley Garner, and trader and market analyst, Bob Iaccino, discuss how the futures market can help investors hedge their risk in ways they may not have considered before.
Click here to view this webinar.
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“It never hurts to be a little cautious as we keep climbing. I think there’s more to the bull market than Garner gives it credit for. Still, we need her perspective — she’s been right on a lot of things — because now if things do start rolling over, you’ll understand what the technicals say about the possible downside in front of us.” - Jim Cramer, Mad Money on CNBC host.
Read More
Technical and political resistance overhead for the E-mini S&P 500
The talking points that were previously holding the stock rally in check seem to be slowly resolving themselves; a draft Brexit deal is making its way to an MP vote, the Chinese trade relations are thawing, corporate earnings are slated to beat low-ball estimates, the Fed has met the market’s accommodation demands, and the employment situation can’t get much better than the current (aside from additional wage growth). However, will there be enough fresh good news to keep buyers interested? Maybe, but we doubt it given the upcoming obstacles.
Read More
Options on futures are expensive, learn to sell premium to pay for long option (directional) plays.
Read More
Increase the odds of Success in Commodity Option Selling
The practice of option selling is a controversial strategy for commodity option traders to partake in. Many brokerage firms outright forbid the practice; others allow it, but there are often strings attached. However, there are a limited number of brokerage services that recognize despite the challenges of option selling, it likely offers the highest long-term prospects for successful trading. Accordingly, such brokers give their clients the freedom to implement a short option strategy. We are a part of the minority commodity brokers that believe our clients should be given the opportunity to sell options without hassle. Nevertheless, option selling is far from an “easy-money” venture; there is a reason many brokerage firms shy away from option selling.
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Do you podcast? Catch us on most major casting services!
The DeCarley Trading podcast offers futures market commentary and trading ideas.
Experienced futures and options broker, Carley Garner, discusses the commodity markets using technical, seasonal, and fundamental analysis and offers ideas on speculation.
Read More
The CME is launching less-scary futures contracts to trade stock indices.
While there are a plethora of advantages to trading futures contracts relative to stock market ETFs such as favorable tax treatment, easier tax reporting, around the clock market access, ease of shorting the market, and trading on margin without the burden of paying interest charges to a brokerage house. There is one large bright pink elephant in the room; leverage and the associated risk (large swings in position profit and loss).
Read More
This is the archive of a webinar discussing the advantages and disadvantages of option spread trading along with how to develop a strategy, construct a desirable risk and reward profile, and execute the trade on our most popular free trading platform, the Zaner360.
Register for a demo account using the Zaner360 futures and options trading platform by clicking here.
Futures broker, Carley Garner, will outline the intricacies of futures options spread trading to meet the needs of various types of traders; commodity options are versatile tools, be creative!
Read More
Creative use of long and short commodity options traded against a long or short futures contract can create a position that mimics the primary advantage of stock trading; limited risk and income generation.
Read More
The DeCarley Trading mobile app is the ultimate communication tool complete with live streaming videos of our commodity trading educational events and interactive chat features. At a time in which email is becoming 
obsolete and SMS text messaging burdensome and expensive to overseas contacts, this futures market mobile app bridges the gap between the need to communicate in real time and the obstacles more traditional methods face. Armed with the ability to opt in or out for push notifications based on user interest, this communication app words toward streamlining desirable content for the user making for an efficient experience relative to other communication platforms (emails, websites, etc.).
FOR FULL ACCESS TO THE APP, REGISTER AS A USER BY CHOOSING "SIGN UP" WHEN PROMPTED.
*CURRENTLY ACTIVE CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY FULL ACCESS.
*FUTURE CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE FULL ACCESS ON A TRIAL BASIS.
Click here for the Apple Download
Click here for the Android download
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In the latest edition of Carley Garner's beginners' book on commodities, she details everything you need to know about futures and options trading before placing a trade.
BUY NOW
In their quest for trading commodities profitably, beginning traders spend a substantial amount of time studying market theory, various types of market analysis, and paper-trading in the futures and options markets. Yet, almost all of them fail to take the necessary steps to ensure their trading environment is conducive for the profits they seek. A Trader’s First Book on Commodities aims to fill the void in trading literature that overlooks the importance in making the right decisions before ever placing a commodity trade such as fully understanding market mechanics and logistics, choosing a proper trading platform, understanding order types, being aware of market data fees and policies, how to quote and calculate profit or loss in each of the commodity markets, preparing for margin calls, and the only magic in trading–humility.
A Trader’s First Book on Commodities is guaranteed to shorten the learning curve for beginning traders while offering seasoned traders a new perspective on familiar topics. There is more to trading than computer-generated oscillators and trendlines; choosing the wrong trading platform, brokerage, or order type can do more harm to a trading account than choosing the wrong technical indicator. 
"Trading commodities is a game of mental stability; without the proper understanding of the futures and options markets and the ability to remain calm, it is difficult to make rational trading decisions. The goal of this book is to enable traders to create a trading environment lacking peripheral distractions or stress which, in turn, mitigates emotions and improves the odds of trading success. In short, the third edition of A Trader’s First Book on Commodities is everything you need to know and do before you ever place a trade." - Carley Garner, Author Read More
Selling Commodity Options can be a Higher Probability Strategy, but not if the Proper Steps aren't Taken
Join us to discuss how to get started selling options on futures. In this video, experienced futures and options broker, Carley Garner, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of option selling and highlights the various futures options premium collection strategies, setting up a proper brokerage arrangement, and offers tips and tricks to better the odds of a short option strategy.
Read More
There is more to choosing a commodity futures and options trading platform than flashing lights and exciting sound effects.
Click here to view a commodity trading platform cheat sheet.
Read More
Futures option sellers must choose between low probability yet high-risk event exposure, or high probability yet lower-risk exposure
Read More
Will natural gas futures see .00?
The liquification of the exportation of US natural gas resources is a work in progress; in the meantime, however, the domestic natural gas glut continues. Further, news of a gas pipeline from Russian to China is being viewed by traders as future demand destruction for US fracked gas. Of course, the weak fundamental landscape is being, arguably irrationally, exaggerated by thin holiday trading volume; nevertheless, the long liquidation could continue in the short run.
Read More
- Don’t Sleep on the Grains.
- Come see us at the New York TradersExpo in March
- Live market update: Currencies will eventually matter (again).
- Live update on the Russell 2000 stock index futures contract.
- Holiday trading markets are vicious, beware of historical patterns in oil, natural gas, and stocks
- FREE Webinar archive video hosted by TheStreet: Integrating Futures into your Trading Strategy can Help Hedge Risk
- Cramer used DeCarley Trading technical analysis on Mad Money
- We went live to analyze the E-mini S&P 500 futures market
- Day trading and swing trading with weekly options
- Learn how to pay for vertical spreads using an option ladder strategy
- Better your chances of trading success by selling commodity options
- DeCarley Trading Commodity Market Podcast
- Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures are a Game Changer
- Micro stock index futures contracts open the door to less risky speculation
- Develop, Construct and Trade Commodity Option Spreads on the Zaner360 platform
- Trade futures contracts like you would stocks, with income and limited risk
- Download our Mobile App!
- Third Edition of A Trader's First Book on Commodities, now available
- How to Get Started in Commodity Option Selling
- How to choose the right futures trading platform
- Commodity Option Selling: Quality over Quantity
- Live futures stream discussing natural gas
What is in store for corn and soybean futures following the US trade deal?
This week President Trump signed a phase one deal with China that includes an agreement for the purchase of US agricultural products at a level that exceeds pre-trade war levels. Specifically, the Chinese have agreed to purchase billion worth of agricultural commodities over the next two years. Why then, are grain prices softening on the news?
Read MoreCarley Garner, an experienced commodity broker at DeCarley Trading will be presenting at the TradersExpo!
The TradersExpo New York has moved dates and venues; we will be there and would love to see you (or meet you if we haven't already). Join us at the New York Marriott - Brooklyn Bridge March 7th through 9th. The event is free to attend, click on the link below to register.
Click here to register for the TradersExpo New York!
Read MoreWhether we like it or not, currency valuations are a primary driver of stock and commodity prices. While we like to talk about supply gluts, demand destruction, and the Chinese trade deal, the reality is a change in currency valuation could render any of those factors somewhat inconsequential. We’ve seen this occur time and time again throughout the years, but it is a fact that is easily forgotten. Particularly in today’s environment of historically low levels of volatility in the euro, yen and US dollar.
Read More
Are small-cap stocks telling us something?
Earlier in 2019 many analysts were calling for small-cap stocks to outperform large-caps due to perceived undervaluation; instead, we’ve seen the sector continue to stall. If we are to believe conventional wisdom suggesting small-cap stocks are the market leader, this should be a reason for concern for the major broad market indices.
Read MoreWe went live to discuss the phenomenon of increased futures market volatility over the holiday season.
Don't let holiday markets wreak havoc on your trading account. Almost without fail, either stocks, commodities, bonds, or all of the above experience unusually treacherous conditions through November and December of any given year. Accordingly, it is my opinion that investors and traders should deleverage, manage risk, and enjoy the holiday season with friends and family; doing otherwise could lead to a portfolio full of coal. Experienced futures broker, Carley Garner, talks about some of the large commodity and stock market moves in previous holiday seasons.
Read MoreChief CME Group economist, Bluford Putnam, futures and options broker, Carley Garner, and trader and market analyst, Bob Iaccino, discuss how the futures market can help investors hedge their risk in ways they may not have considered before.
Click here to view this webinar.
Read More“It never hurts to be a little cautious as we keep climbing. I think there’s more to the bull market than Garner gives it credit for. Still, we need her perspective — she’s been right on a lot of things — because now if things do start rolling over, you’ll understand what the technicals say about the possible downside in front of us.” - Jim Cramer, Mad Money on CNBC host.
Read More
Technical and political resistance overhead for the E-mini S&P 500
The talking points that were previously holding the stock rally in check seem to be slowly resolving themselves; a draft Brexit deal is making its way to an MP vote, the Chinese trade relations are thawing, corporate earnings are slated to beat low-ball estimates, the Fed has met the market’s accommodation demands, and the employment situation can’t get much better than the current (aside from additional wage growth). However, will there be enough fresh good news to keep buyers interested? Maybe, but we doubt it given the upcoming obstacles.
Read MoreOptions on futures are expensive, learn to sell premium to pay for long option (directional) plays.
Read More
Increase the odds of Success in Commodity Option Selling
The practice of option selling is a controversial strategy for commodity option traders to partake in. Many brokerage firms outright forbid the practice; others allow it, but there are often strings attached. However, there are a limited number of brokerage services that recognize despite the challenges of option selling, it likely offers the highest long-term prospects for successful trading. Accordingly, such brokers give their clients the freedom to implement a short option strategy. We are a part of the minority commodity brokers that believe our clients should be given the opportunity to sell options without hassle. Nevertheless, option selling is far from an “easy-money” venture; there is a reason many brokerage firms shy away from option selling.
Read MoreDo you podcast? Catch us on most major casting services!
The DeCarley Trading podcast offers futures market commentary and trading ideas.
Experienced futures and options broker, Carley Garner, discusses the commodity markets using technical, seasonal, and fundamental analysis and offers ideas on speculation.
Read MoreThe CME is launching less-scary futures contracts to trade stock indices.
While there are a plethora of advantages to trading futures contracts relative to stock market ETFs such as favorable tax treatment, easier tax reporting, around the clock market access, ease of shorting the market, and trading on margin without the burden of paying interest charges to a brokerage house. There is one large bright pink elephant in the room; leverage and the associated risk (large swings in position profit and loss).
Read More
This is the archive of a webinar discussing the advantages and disadvantages of option spread trading along with how to develop a strategy, construct a desirable risk and reward profile, and execute the trade on our most popular free trading platform, the Zaner360.
Register for a demo account using the Zaner360 futures and options trading platform by clicking here.
Futures broker, Carley Garner, will outline the intricacies of futures options spread trading to meet the needs of various types of traders; commodity options are versatile tools, be creative!
Read More
Creative use of long and short commodity options traded against a long or short futures contract can create a position that mimics the primary advantage of stock trading; limited risk and income generation.
Read MoreThe DeCarley Trading mobile app is the ultimate communication tool complete with live streaming videos of our commodity trading educational events and interactive chat features. At a time in which email is becoming obsolete and SMS text messaging burdensome and expensive to overseas contacts, this futures market mobile app bridges the gap between the need to communicate in real time and the obstacles more traditional methods face. Armed with the ability to opt in or out for push notifications based on user interest, this communication app words toward streamlining desirable content for the user making for an efficient experience relative to other communication platforms (emails, websites, etc.).
FOR FULL ACCESS TO THE APP, REGISTER AS A USER BY CHOOSING "SIGN UP" WHEN PROMPTED.
*CURRENTLY ACTIVE CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY FULL ACCESS.
*FUTURE CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE FULL ACCESS ON A TRIAL BASIS.
Click here for the Apple Download
Click here for the Android download
Read More
In the latest edition of Carley Garner's beginners' book on commodities, she details everything you need to know about futures and options trading before placing a trade.
BUY NOW
In their quest for trading commodities profitably, beginning traders spend a substantial amount of time studying market theory, various types of market analysis, and paper-trading in the futures and options markets. Yet, almost all of them fail to take the necessary steps to ensure their trading environment is conducive for the profits they seek. A Trader’s First Book on Commodities aims to fill the void in trading literature that overlooks the importance in making the right decisions before ever placing a commodity trade such as fully understanding market mechanics and logistics, choosing a proper trading platform, understanding order types, being aware of market data fees and policies, how to quote and calculate profit or loss in each of the commodity markets, preparing for margin calls, and the only magic in trading–humility.
Selling Commodity Options can be a Higher Probability Strategy, but not if the Proper Steps aren't Taken
Join us to discuss how to get started selling options on futures. In this video, experienced futures and options broker, Carley Garner, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of option selling and highlights the various futures options premium collection strategies, setting up a proper brokerage arrangement, and offers tips and tricks to better the odds of a short option strategy.
Read More
There is more to choosing a commodity futures and options trading platform than flashing lights and exciting sound effects.
Click here to view a commodity trading platform cheat sheet.
Read More
Futures option sellers must choose between low probability yet high-risk event exposure, or high probability yet lower-risk exposure
Read More
Will natural gas futures see .00?
The liquification of the exportation of US natural gas resources is a work in progress; in the meantime, however, the domestic natural gas glut continues. Further, news of a gas pipeline from Russian to China is being viewed by traders as future demand destruction for US fracked gas. Of course, the weak fundamental landscape is being, arguably irrationally, exaggerated by thin holiday trading volume; nevertheless, the long liquidation could continue in the short run.
Read More
