Investing Through Options Versus Futures – Investor Questions

A recent email from an investor touches on the topic of investing in options versus investing in futures.

Let’s review his questions:

Investor Questions:

Dear Teddi,

Thank you very much for your educative website. I was wondering what the difference is in investing in options versus investing in futures. Is there more profit (loss) to be made by investing in futures? is it maybe an idea for you to learn us invest in futures because I have read that commodities are hot right now due to the global economic recovery.

Herman

Some Answers:

Let me start off by saying there is nothing wrong with investing through futures.

This article discusses why I have found investing through stocks and options to be superior for most investors.

  This strategy discussion article is for FullyInformed Members.

 Investing Through Options Versus Futures – Investor Questions

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