by Richard E. Waldron
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Futures 101 explains the basics of the commodity futures market and how ordinary investors trade. Examples using trivia and wit illustrate steps used trading in this financial arena that's bigger than the stock market. Readers from 50 states and 17 countries have found the unusual writing and explanations helped them understand commodities.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Appetite for Deconstruction, 2008-07-12
I read through the book in about 2 days, but it can be read in one sitting if you have the time. As some of the other commenters have stated, this book will not teach you how to trade. However I would not trade without reading this book first. Richard Waldron has done a wonderful job in explaining something as complex as futures trading to the person of average intelligence like myself.
The Hillary Clinton chapter is worth reading, he states how he was not a Hillary Clinton fan, but after researching her 1000 to 100k in cattle futures he sees that the media was trying to smear her. She did nothing illegal.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
 Never Traded Before? Good Place to Start, 2007-03-30
This book is a FANTASTIC first book to read about commodities trading. Will it show you how to develop a Chart? NO. Will it teach you how to feel a market? NO. Will it give you the skills to begin trading as a beginner, paper trading or otherwise? NO. But what it will do, and it is a fantastic book for this... It will give the reader, especially a novice/beginner or a person who is interested in exploring "commodities" trading a good base of knowledge, in a simple and uncomplicated way. It will make clear what trading is, what are the ground rules, how it works in theory, and what you will need to do and emulate, to see any success in this complex and interesting field. I have purchased this book 7 or 8 times for several of my friends who 'want to know' what commodities trading is. The explanation of leverage, the concepts of 'longs and shorts' the idea of selling something (going short) is complex to the everyday person. Most people cannot imagine you can sell something (going short) without actually having something, and then buying later to fill your short. My wife is very smart, but she had "never knew" you could do such a thing. So, if you want to 'get the idea' of what commodities trading is, buy this book. It will not overwhelm you, but will help you understand enough (like putting your toe in the water of the pool) to determine if you want to jump in, or just wade in, or if you would rather find something 'less risky'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great for the Futures Clueless, 2005-10-03
I received the 1997 edition, NOT the 2000...therefore my comments are based on the earlier edition. I enjoyed the book as it is a very easy read and could more appropriately be titled 'Futures 100: An Orientation', as the author does exactly what he promises to do and that is to introduce the reader to the world of Futures. I read it in one day and would recommend it to anyone who is eager to learn about Futures. Waldron does provide a couple of interesting examples of success in trading, but more knowledge should be ascertained. He also offer additional resources to assist the reader with their journey for more information regarding concepts, research and trading.
I would recommend this reading if your only interpretation of Futures are multiple tomorrows :-)
0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Used book, 2005-09-16
Excellent service. My book arrived on time and in excellent shape, just as described on the site.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Great for neophytes., 2004-11-06
Neophytes will not find a better explanation of the futures market. How it works, what it is, terms and what they mean. The guy has a gift for explaining what could be confusing in a very straight forward manner that will also stick in your head. You learn more than you think.
I do find the typewriter look to the text annoying. Which is why it is only 4 stars.
And this is a book for someone knowing little or nothing about the futures or commodity markets. But it will get you up to speed very quickly and painlessly.
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