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Free option trading video using Trade Navigator's Option Navigator Trading Platform

Traders tend to flock to the simplicity of futures trading, but overlooking the opportunities offered by the commodity option markets could be a detriment to your trading experience.

Options are flexible tools that can complement a more traditional futures trading approach, and if used correctly will likely work against volatility in your trading account.

Click the image below to watch this video to exploring the following ideas:

Key differences between trading options on futures and those on stocks
• Commodity option tips and tricks
• Long option trading vs. short option trading
• Calculating break even points
• Short strangles and outright option selling
• Which markets to avoid as a short option trader
• The realities of trading commodity options

 

 

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