The fundamental futures reference, updated for the new market A Complete Guide to the Futures Market is an incredibly comprehensive guide to futures and options trading. With the most encyclopedic examination of fundamental and technical analysis available, this resource is helpful for beginners and advanced traders alike. The new second edition has been fully revised to reflect the changing realities of the market, complete with advice to follow and mistakes to avoid. Forecasting is examined in conjunction with practical trading considerations, and every conceivable options trade is dissected and discussed – even the inadvisable ones. Clear, concise, and to the point, this book presents economic theory alongside everyday operational technique to provide complete guidance on options, futures, spreads, and more. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market is the starting point for any serious reading on the topic, with coverage detailed enough to both teach beginners and enlighten more advanced traders. Readers will: Review the basics, including hedging, speculation, open interest, and contract specifications Learn the purpose and methods of fundamental, regression, and technical analysis Understand spread trading and options, and the strategies that make them work Follow practical trading guidelines delineated by a recognized trading authority Getting into the futures market without fully grasping the fundamentals and the possibilities is bound to be an expensive lesson; instead, formulate a strategy and go in with a plan. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market contains everything traders need to stay one step ahead and come out on top.