Tag: Technical analysis in commodities

Technical Analysis: Basic Concepts Every Trader Must Know – Part 2

| August 26, 2013 | 0 Comments
Technical Analysis:  Basic Concepts Every Trader Must Know – Part 2

A few weeks ago, I covered an important technical analysis concept every trader must know- trend lines.  In case you missed it, the value in recognizing trends lies in realizing the market’s overall direction.  Once you realize which way the market is trending, you can join that trend in search of profits.  If the trend […]

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Technical Analysis: Basic Concepts Every Trader Must Know – Part 1

| August 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
Technical Analysis:  Basic Concepts Every Trader Must Know – Part 1

There are two types of analysis when it comes to commodity investing- technical and fundamental. Fundamental analysis involves researching underlying real world factors that help determine the price of a certain commodity.  For example, the USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports provide essential fundamental data that helps investors determine grain prices. […]

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