Monthly Archives: April 2008

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Hedging – What Is It, And Its Uses In Risk Management

Before I discuss the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need to understand the role and the purpose of hedging. The history of modern futures trading begins in Chicago in the early 1800′s. Chicago is located at the base … Continue reading

Categorized under: Market Risk

Before I discuss the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need to understand the role and the purpose of hedging. The history of modern futures trading begins in Chicago in the early 1800′s. Chicago is located at the base … Continue reading


Surviving The Oncoming Climate Of Economic Turbulence

It is not the end…yet. Dark clouds of recession are certainly hovering around the financial horizon. The economic indicators point towards a downtrend in business, which means problems for real estate investors, job seekers and what have you. Gas prices … Continue reading

Categorized under: Recession Proof

It is not the end…yet. Dark clouds of recession are certainly hovering around the financial horizon. The economic indicators point towards a downtrend in business, which means problems for real estate investors, job seekers and what have you. Gas prices … Continue reading


Defining Bull and Bear Markets

If you listen to much financial news, you may hear a variety of odd phrases used to describe the activities of the stock market. Perhaps two of the more confusing of these are the terms “bull market” and “bear market”, … Continue reading

Categorized under: Bull and Bear

If you listen to much financial news, you may hear a variety of odd phrases used to describe the activities of the stock market. Perhaps two of the more confusing of these are the terms “bull market” and “bear market”, … Continue reading