Wednesday, August 31, 2011

A beginner's guide about how to start Online Trading in Commodities

The first thing I do is choose a commodity broker. Almost all commodity brokers offering online trading, but some specialize in online commerce. I am currently using my TradeStation trading. They have an excellent business platform for graphics, quotes, strategy analysis and order entry. There are many other online brokers that offer a good product, good service and low rates of commission. I also like Interactive Brokers Trading and Daniels.
 

Account Procedures Commodities
 

Each commodity broker is required to complete the account forms to open an account. Forms of trafficking, primarily because of their financial information and risks involved in commodity trading. Your financial information is important because the products are highly leveraged and the possibility exists that you may lose more money you invest. Therefore, the agent wants to know your income, assets and solvency.
 

Being qualified
 

Not everyone who completes the account applications will be allowed to open an account of raw materials. The broker may use his discretion as to whether you consider an acceptable risk and whether they feel are appropriate for commodity trading. The higher your income, business experience and creditworthiness, which has better chance for approval.
 

Before You Start Trading Commodities Online
 

Once you choose a commodity broker to trade online and get your account approved to trade, you will have to fund the account. There are many theories about the size of the account must begin, but it is totally your comfort level and risk tolerance.
 

Real trade
 

Now before you start trading real money, I would strongly suggest that you have a well-researched business plan in place before risking any money. We also recommend using the platform of their commodity broker simulated trading before you start direct trade. This will make you familiar with the placement of orders and could save you from making some critical errors to entry for real money.
 

Consider this
 

My final words of advice before starting to trade products online is to choose your trades wisely and avoid overtrading. If you are placing a wave of operations and look back at the end of the day wondering what happened - that overtrading. That is one of the largest drops in most commodity traders.

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