RJO Intro Series

These proprietary Introduction guides from RJO Futures are written by our own futures trading advisors, and are geared to beginner traders like you. Each is written to give you a basic understanding of the material presented and how it relates to real-world futures trading. They're must-haves for the novice futures trader.

Introduction to Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is a tool used by many futures traders to help forecast future financial price movements, based on examination of past price movements. This comprehensive introductory booklet provides information on who should use technical analysis and when. It also provides background information on trendlines, channels, continuation patterns, reversal patterns, Fibonacci Retracement Numbers, moving averages, Bollinger bands, and much more.

The Basics of Risk Management
How does managing risk relate to futures? Learn the basic principles and more with this free guide from RJO Futures, including fundamental steps in the process of managing risk within your trading plan.

Additional Resources for Futures Traders

Futures Trading Recommendations

Receive commodity futures trading recommendations from RJO'Brien and the Hightower Report. Find out why the trades are going to happen, watch the markets set up the trade and follow the trade from entry to exit. These futures trading recommendations, accompanied by superior research, can help you make educated futures trading decisions.

Research

Timely research is an important part of developing a successful futures trading strategy. RJO offers access to the best research in the business. Our in-house staff includes experienced futures advisors and consultants, who often have featured commentary in the news.

In addition, we have relationships with some of the most respected research and solutions providers available, including David Hightower and CQG Inc. Special trial offers and discounted services are available to RJO clients.

Many of our commodity research products include specific futures trading recommendations, in addition to analysis and commentary.

Professional Advice

Futures traders of all levels of experience can benefit from the educational resources we offer. Whether you are new to trading futures, looking for basic training or are a veteran futures trader exploring new ways to trade, we can help you pick the right educational tools.

Tools

All visitors to our Web site are able to use many of our free tools, with important and timely information about what may affect the futures markets.

RJ O'Brien Margin Guide
Latest margin requirements for RJO Futures clients.

Monthly Event Calendar
Key dates for economic reports.

Contract Specifications
Contract specs for active futures contracts.

Economic Indicator Basics
Dates and explanations of key periodic Economic Indicator Reports.

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