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Futures, Commodities, & Options

The derivatives markets have exploded in popularity, trading volume, and complexity over the years, providing more investing and trading choices than ever before. Whether making a directional bet, volatility play, or hedging risk, derivatives allow you to calibrate every position to maximize profit and minimize risk. Learn powerful analysis methods, diverse trade set-ups, and execution techniques from top professional investors and traders.

Articles on Futures, Commodities, & Options

My view is that sentiment is the primary driver of markets, especially in metals. The recent pullback in gold is at a very important juncture, and I am looking to buy back into the market, notes Avi Gilburt, founder of ElliottWaveTrader.
Since silver surpassed its 45-year $50 ceiling last October, it has not challenged that price so far. Instead, that appears to be a new floor. Americas Gold and Silver Corp. (USAS) is a stock I like here, advises Peter Krauth, editor of Silver Stock Investor.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists on challenging the bond vigilantes, and neither side is backing down. The underlying trends are pointing toward volatility ahead…and potentially much more. Gold investors should keep this in mind, suggests Brien Lundin, executive editor of Gold Newsletter.
Some women complain that men think about the Roman Empire too much. But I think about Rome — a LOT! Often, I’m wondering if America is on the same road to ruin as Rome ended up on. That’s why I'm buying gold, says Sean Brodrick, editor at Weiss Ratings Daily.
I was at dinner recently with some “well-connected” people in Beijing. The primary question everyone wanted answered was, “Where is gold going?” I said there is some near-term risk of weakness – but it will be a fresh buying opportunity for medium- to long-term investors and traders, notes Eoin Treacy, editor of Fuller Treacy Money.
The most important skill of a successful metals investor is knowledge – knowledge both of himself and of the investments he makes. However bullish you might be on gold and silver, for example, it is a good idea to trim positions on the way up, advises Adrian Day, editor of Global Analyst.
Sometimes the biggest move in a stock has nothing to do with the company behind it. That’s precisely what happened with Gold Resource Corp. (GORO) and Goldgroup Mining Inc. (GGAZD) a few weeks ago, when a technical mechanism buried inside the world of stock index reconstitution triggered a wave of forced selling, observes Brien Lundin, executive editor of Gold Newsletter.
Canadian stocks are outperforming US equities — but can that momentum continue? Ryan Irvine, president and CEO of Keystone Financial, and Philip MacKellar, analyst, general manager, and investor at Contra the Heard Investment Newsletter, break down where they’re finding value…and where they see growing risks for investors.
Despite an average gold price more than $350 below what it was in the first-quarter – and silver down even more on a percentage basis – gold and resource companies reported mixed second-quarter results. Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM) saw weaker-than-expected earnings, but I recommend you use any dip in its share price to buy, writes Adrian Day, editor of Global Analyst.
Silver has been on one heck of a rollercoaster ride. But buckle up, Buttercup! The ride ain’t over yet – and that’s why you should consider the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL), advises Sean Brodrick, editor at Weiss Rating Daily.

Experts on Futures, Commodities, & Options

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Several historical indicators that appeared ahead of previous major market downturns are beginning to emerge again today. Join Shanon Davis for a discussion on the economic warning signs many investors may be overlooking, why institutional demand for gold continues to rise globally, and how physical precious metals may help support portfolio diversification during periods of heightened uncertainty. Attendees will also receive complimentary access to The Bellwether Signal report.

  • Get a roadmap of how he sees the market topping out and where he expects the next bear market to take us.
  • See why Avi believes we are likely coming to the end of a long-term cycle in both the equity and metals markets.

Not all options expire the same way. In today’s market, especially with the growth of short-dated and 0DTE products, the structural differences between American-style and European-style options matter more than ever. This session breaks down how exercise rights, settlement mechanics, and expiration timing can materially impact risk, assignment, and post-close exposure.

We’ll cover: The key structural differences between American-style and European-style options

How exercise and assignment risk manifests in equity and ETF options

Why expiration mechanics matter in short-duration trading environments

The role of settlement timing, after-hours price movement, and operational risk

Practical risk considerations for traders navigating weekly and 0DTE expirations 

Do you ever worry about whether the stocks/ETFs that you own will tumble into oblivion if the market tanks? Do you ever ask yourself, “Should I get out of the market now?” or “How much longer should I hold onto a losing position?” or “Is now the time to buy or sell or sell short?” or “Will the war in Iran tank the market and my stocks along with it?”

What if we told you there is a way (a well-defined way) to know when to be in or out of the market and never again have to worry about what the market, the economy, or what Trump is going to do next? Attend this webinar, and Mike Turner will show you exactly how to never worry about the future market again!

Options trading has evolved alongside the sophistication of today's investors. Given the broad exposure of the reference asset, index options are uniquely powerful and flexible tools. Understand how investors are using index options to potentially capitalize on today's market.

• Get a roadmap of how he sees the market topping out - and where he expects the next bear market to take us.

• See why Avi believes we are likely coming to the end of a long-term cycle in both the equity and metals markets.

A summary of the rapid recent growth in international Critical Mineral requirements and the powerful portfolio effects from investment in a new discovery.

Join this live session with Peter Thomas, chairman of Ausecure, as he goes over the massive changes occurring in the metals market and what this means for investors. 

Join this live session with Peter Thomas as he goes over the massive changes occuring in the metals market and what this means for investors.

By now you've heard that AI, data centers, and the Magnificent 7 are responsible for Wall Street's spectacular gains over the past three years. You might also know that silver was the superstar in 2025, having tripled in price. Are you aware that Peru and clean energy were some of the super performers, with gains of over 100% and 55%, respectively? This pretty much rounds-up the hot picks we selected for 2025. Will they continue to perform in 2026, or are there new areas to lean into? What about bitcoin? Are we headed for a Crypto Winter?

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The growth of financial futures has been one of the most remarkable success stories in the markets. Their age is relatively green at just a little over 50 years old. Originally created to help farmers hedge against price changes between crop planting and harvesting, futures have grown since then to include interest rates, foreign exchange, metals, energy, weather, and even Bitcoin.

Whether trading agricultural commodities, energy futures, metals, stock indexes, or even the softs; futures provide the best bang for your buck. But leverage is a two-sided blade. In this section, MoneyShow.com trading experts provide a deep dive into the current futures market activity and price action to help you find ways to strengthen your portfolio, while mitigating risk and exploiting opportunities in these diverse markets.

Discover unique and critical futures trading strategies to help you generate more consistent profits and better manage your portfolio risk. From in-depth futures market economics to spread trading, you will take away new knowledge to help you better identify trading opportunities. Our contributors will share with you their time-tested commodities investing strategies and futures trading strategies. The insights you will learn will help you in your investing or trading with market intelligence that you cannot find elsewhere.

At the same time, the opportunities now available to individual traders in the option arena are astounding, having exploded in volume and complexity in recent years, offering option traders the ability to trade, hedge, or speculate in just about any stock, ETF, or commodity.

Our goal in these pages is to start you down the path of options trading and help you avoid many of the pitfalls that beginning options traders experience. Some of the top names in trading will familiarize you with options—what they are, how they work, and what opportunities they present. You’ll learn practical knowledge about when it is appropriate to buy/sell puts or calls, covered-call writing strategies, and advice on when to use each of these strategies. More experienced traders will learn profitable options trading strategies to help you make more money and better manage your portfolio risk.