http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/ Expert commentary on worldwide futures markets and related industry intelligence en-us http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100727_MF Global Daily Metals Report.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100727_MF Global Daily Metals Report.php Although somewhat overextended technically, metals opened the week with another solid gain, with copper extending its advance to a 10-week high. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/New Edge US Crop Progess Wrap.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/New Edge US Crop Progess Wrap.php DJ US Crop Progress Wrap: Corn, Soybean Ratings Stay Steady Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/MF Global Daily Metals Report.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/MF Global Daily Metals Report.php Metals extended their gains into a fourth day on Thursday, with copper rallying to its highest level in more than two months, as did zinc and lead Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/MF Global Daily Metals.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/MF Global Daily Metals.php Apart from aluminum, metals rallied impressively yesterday, with copper leading the way after it tacked on almost 2% on the day. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100625_Crude_Oil_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100625_Crude_Oil_Update.php Today’s price action is timidly bullish. “Timid” and “bullish” do not go together well in commodities and the weekly continuation chart also illustrates that the bulls are struggling. Caution is warranted. Both the 1:1 Heating Oil and Gasoline cracks have been declining all week, and the products have not been a factor of strength to WTI in the last few days. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100614_Launch_of_SMX_Brent_Crude_Futures.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100614_Launch_of_SMX_Brent_Crude_Futures.php Brent Crude Futures and the recent offering of WTI Crude Oil futures to make SMX the first exchange in Asia to jointly offer both contracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100609_Coffee_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100609_Coffee_Market_Update.php In the medium-term, KCAN0 is still trading within a narrowing range, namely between support at 130 and resistance at the descending trendline. That line intersects at 135.71 on 06/10, then 135.57 on 06/11. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100428_DOE_Estimates.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100428_DOE_Estimates.php Average Estimates (Pre API) – Crude up 1.00 mil, Distillate up 1.40 mil, Gasoline up 800,000 and Utilization unchanged at 85.9%. For this week last year, Crude built 4.20 mil, Distillates built 1.80 mil, Gasoline drew 4.70 mil and Utilization was down .7% pts to 82.7%. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100412_Energy_Outlook.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100412_Energy_Outlook.php The medium-term trend is up. In the short-term, CLAM0 is correcting lower. The long lower shadows on the last three candlesticks illustrate.......... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100406_Energy_Outlook.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100406_Energy_Outlook.php EIA's projections for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil spot prices have changed very little over the last five Outlooks even as spot crude oil prices continue to fluctuate on a daily basis. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100330_Dollar_Index_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100330_Dollar_Index_Update.php hort-term weakness in the ICE Dollar Index, coupled with the approach of month-end, quarter-end and a long holiday week end may have all contributed to.... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100318_Coffee_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100318_Coffee_Market_Update.php KCAK0 bounced from strong support at 130 and pulverized the downtrend. The RSI has been rising, and the oscillator Bollinger Band is widening: the picture is strong, and we are looking for the current short-term corrective bounce to continue. Remaining above 134 tomorrow will keep KCAK0 positioned to rise towards 137.50, then 140.40 (50% retracement). Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100315_CBOT_Treasuries_and_ICE_Dollar_Index.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100315_CBOT_Treasuries_and_ICE_Dollar_Index.php he long lower shadow on today’s candlestick suggests that the short-term corrective decline is likely to end soon as 10s have reached our objective 116-10. We are looking for the uptrend to resume within the next few sessions, as the long lower shadow on today’s candlestick illustrates keen buying interest on the lows. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100312_Natural_Gas.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100312_Natural_Gas.php In the medium-term, NGAK0 is trending lower, within a descending channel. In the short-term, the decline has accelerated, as evidenced by the trade below the lower channel line. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100301_Sugar_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100301_Sugar_Market_Update.php Both markets experienced another Monday-morning collapse today, and the overall picture remains very heavy. The inverse structure continued to flatten over the past week in both markets, which is consistent with a weak picture. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100226_Natural_Gas_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100226_Natural_Gas_Update.php In the medium-term, NGAJ0 is trending lower, within a descending channel. The forward curve and the weekly continuation chart illustrate a weak market. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100222_Crude_Oil_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100222_Crude_Oil_Update.php The weekly continuation chart still features higher highs and higher lows, although the uptrend has been decelerating for months now, and the forward curve is higher on the week, with a narrowing of the contango. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100222_Natural_Gas_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100222_Natural_Gas_Update.php NGAJ0 is continuing its short-term decline to the lower channel line Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100216_Bean_Oil_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100216_Bean_Oil_Update.php BOAH0 is trending higher, within a rising channel, and is following so far the series of Fibonacci extensions drawn in the chart page 1 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100212_Crude_Oil_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100212_Crude_Oil_Update.php The picture is heavy, both in the medium-term, and in the short-term. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100201_Effective_Trading_System.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100201_Effective_Trading_System.php Traders realize that the process of trading can be stressful and that there are human emotions such as greed, fear or hope that influence their decisions, leading them to commit mistakes. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100201_Sugar_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100201_Sugar_Update.php SBAH0 is trending higher, within a rising channel. However, we note signs of a fatigued rally. Caution is warranted, but as long as SBAH0 remains above the lower channel line (28.69 on 02/02 and 28.83 on 02/03) the uptrend will remain intact. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100120_Coffee_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100120_Coffee_Market_Update.php LRCH0 is trending lower in the short-term, within a medium-term descending channel. The next objective is a challenge of 1325, followed by 1300 and then the lower channel line Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100120_Crude_Oil_Analysis.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100120_Crude_Oil_Analysis.php CLAH0 is correcting lower, and the last three days feature overlapping ranges, which illustrates the need for a short-term corrective bounce. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100115_Coffee_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100115_Coffee_Market_Update.php In the short-term, the immediate objective is a close below significant support at 140, immediately beneath current prices. This will signal a decline towards 136 –135.80. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100113_Energy_Market_Updates.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100113_Energy_Market_Updates.php Average Estimates (Pre API) – Crude up 1.20 mil, Distillate down 1.80 mil, Gasoline up 1.20 mil and Utilization up 3% pts to 81.2%. For this week last year, Crude built 1.10 mil, Distillate built 6.30 mil, Gasoline built 2.10 mil and Utilization was up .6% pts to 85.2%. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100113_Soybean_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100113_Soybean_Market_Update.php he picture is heavy. SSAH0 failed to return above the trendline on the last corrective bounce, and the RSI is in a downtrend. Concurrently, the cloud chart is in bear mode, while the weekly continuation front month features a bearish breakout of a rising channel. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100111_Sugar_Markets_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100111_Sugar_Markets_Update.php SBAH0 is breaking below the lower channel line. The picture is heavy. As long as it remains under 27.60, it is positioned to challenge support at 27.00, then 26.50-26.55. A close below 26.50 will confirm medium-term weaknes25.10 and 25.00. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100111_MFA_to_Collect_Fund_Data.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100111_MFA_to_Collect_Fund_Data.php Managed Funds Association (MFA), the association of the US alternative investment industry, said it intends to pull together information from hedge funds, funds of funds and managed futures funds for use in its industry education and advocacy. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Cocoa_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Cocoa_Market_Update.php The picture is mitigated, both on the daily chart, on the cloud chart and on the weekly continuation chart. Even though CCAH0 broke below the rising trendline, it has not found strong follow-through selling yet. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Energy_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Energy_Market_Update.php Oil prices snapped a 10-day winning streak on Thursday, as a stronger dollar and a long-overdue bout of profit-taking set in. Also troubling the markets, was.... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Metals_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100108_Metals_Market_Update.php Metal prices eased on Thursday in their first significant correction in some time, as a round of profit-taking, a slightly stronger dollar, and an unexpected rise in three-month auction yields by the People's Bank of China, all contributed to the sell-off. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100106_Global_Grains_Markets_Highlights.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100106_Global_Grains_Markets_Highlights.php Argentina 2009 corn production 15.5 mmt, up 2.5 mmt from last month (more planted area than previously expected). Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100105_Coffee_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100105_Coffee_Market_Update.php As long as LRCH0 remains under the upper channel line, the medium-term direction will remain down Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100105_Mananged_Futures_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100105_Mananged_Futures_Update.php NYMEX WTI prices are still making higher highs and higher lows and thus may reach $90 or even $100 in the first quarter of 2010 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100104_Managed_Futures_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100104_Managed_Futures_Update.php PERFORMANCE UPDATE CLARKE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100104_Sugar_Market_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20100104_Sugar_Market_Update.php SBAH0 is still making higher highs and higher lows. However, the flatter channel and the overlapping ranges suggest that a corrective decline is looming. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091218_Managed_Futures_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091218_Managed_Futures_Update.php Following the financial crisis of 2008 that led to the deepest global recession in over sixty years, investor sentiment was highly risk averse with banks and financial institutions shoring up their capital reserves. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091217_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091217_managed_futures_update.php The managed account program concluded the month of November up 3.02%, down .46 basis points for the year. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091217_Managed_Futures_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091217_Managed_Futures_Update.php November was another break even month for our track record account at Zone Capital. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/trading_blox_services.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/trading_blox_services.php Wisdom Financial provides consultation, development, and execution services for Trading Blox customers Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090228_futures_trading_systems.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090228_futures_trading_systems.php Wisdom Financial and TradingVisions are happy to announce that systematic futures trading of TradingVisions' systems is now available to all clients of Wisdom Financial. This product provides access to a diversified system portfolio of automated futures systems with manual execution by Wisdom Financial. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091012_system_trading_services.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20091012_system_trading_services.php Future Trading System Services from Wisdom Financial Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090914_commodity_trading_news.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090914_commodity_trading_news.php Please note, for PIT traded CME, CBT, Comex, and NYMEX products there is a major change in the way that the modified post-close trading session will be handled. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090911_commodity_trading_weekly_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090911_commodity_trading_weekly_update.php Commodities began the week higher primarily on a sharp move lower in the US Dollar Index Monday night. Natural gas stood out from the crowd gaining ~11% this week after recently hitting a 7-yr low. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090814_commodity_news_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090814_commodity_news_update.php Weekly Commodity Wrap up Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090806_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090806_commodity_trading_update.php NOAA lowers hurricane season outlook Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090806_futures_trading_news_new_contract_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090806_futures_trading_news_new_contract_update.php Stock Index Product Update Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090804_managed_futures_news.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090804_managed_futures_news.php LJM Partners Ltd. Update Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090730_cftc_proposed_changes.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090730_cftc_proposed_changes.php CFTC Update - Proposed changes to position limits Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090713_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090713_managed_futures_update.php Becker Asset Management, LLC employs a trading strategy which offers a unique combination of short term counter trend trading with that of longer term trend following. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090630_energy_trading_update2.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090630_energy_trading_update2.php Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, as fresh attacks by Nigerian militants on oil installations took the markets by surprise. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090630_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090630_metals_market_update.php Metal prices finished mixed on Monday, with copper managing to close up with a modest gain, although the rest of the group did not follow Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090617_energy_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090617_energy_futures_trading_update.php Energy prices ended fractionally lower on Tuesday in very quiet trading. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Interview_with_Dario_Michalek.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Interview_with_Dario_Michalek.php This month I was able to speak with Dario Michalek of Vision Capital. Mr. Michalek is a licensed Commodity Trading Advisor registered with the NFA, trading client funds in both pooled and segregated accounts. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Industry_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Industry_Update.php For the month of April Managed Futures as a whole continued to lose ground. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090526_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090526_metals_market_update.php Metals ended last week on a very strong note, pushing higher on the back of a weaker dollar, which plunged to fresh 2009 lows against the Euro. Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090522_futures_trading_news.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090522_futures_trading_news.php CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Possible Changes to Regulations for Investment of Funds Deposited with Clearing Organizations and Futures Commission Merchants Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090522_clarke_capital_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090522_clarke_capital_update.php It's been a very difficult beginning to 2009 here at Clarke to be sure, especially for our larger and less risk adverse Jupiter, Millennium and FXF programs. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090520_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090520_managed_futures_update.php Commodity Trading Advisor Update for April 2009. Rich Villano; Villano Capital Management. Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090508_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090508_metals_market_update.php Metals ended lower yesterday, as a modest reversal set in on most of the group, except for nickel and tin, both of which eked out modest gains. After having advanced quite nicely this week in the run-up to the stress tests, it was not surprising to see some length come off the table in the various markets, particularly in US equities. Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090506_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090506_energy_market_update.php Oil prices sold off on Tuesday, but not after briefly hitting a 2009 high of $54.83. There were slight declines in products as well. The lower finish was part of a general retreat in most markets-- grains, metals, and US stocks all finished lower, as markets took a breather after the sharp rises seen on Monday. Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090506_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090506_managed_futures_update.php The AutumnGold CTA Index was down -1.48% this past month. The decliners outnumber gainers by 2 to 1 in March. The average for traders reporting positive performance was 3.35% while the losers for the month averaged 3.94% Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090505_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090505_managed_futures_update.php WASHINGTON, DC - May 4, 2009 - Financial Investments, Inc. (FII) announced today that it has been selected for a second year, by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce as one of the state's fifty fastest growing companies. This annual recognition and the associated gala event are known as the "Fantastic 50". Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090505_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090505_energy_market_update.php Crude oil prices soared Monday in a wide-ranging rally that lifted practically all commodity complexes. Even gold, traditionally a safe haven in times of crises, pushed higher-- up $22 from Friday’s close-- thus helping lift the Reuters-Jefferies CRB index to its highest level since January of this year. Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090424_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090424_energy_market_update.php Energy prices finished mixed on Thursday, with both crude oil contracts ending modestly higher, but products lost some ground. Natural gas prices fared the worst, dropping to 6 1/2 year lows Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090424_metals_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090424_metals_trading_update.php Metals ended mostly lower yesterday, with copper losing the largest amount of ground. The session was noteworthy in that Thursday’s selling was confined mainly to metals, as energy finished slightly higher for a second day running, Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090423_managed_futures_update_ndx_capital.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090423_managed_futures_update_ndx_capital.php Many of our customers have expressed concern over our lack of trading activity in the last few months, so perhaps now is a good time for me to provide a short commentary on what is happening in our primary market. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090422_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090422_energy_market_update.php Oil prices managed to claw their way back into positive territory on Tuesday, and even the expiring May contract went off the board in stronger fashion after hitting a five-week low of $43.83 at one point. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090422_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090422_metals_market_update.php Metals clawed back earlier losses over the course of the day yesterday, as a recovering US equity market, a slightly weaker dollar, and a rebound in oil prices, Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090421_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090421_energy_market_update.php Oil prices got pounded on Monday, not necessarily on any specific news, but rather on the realization that markets have perhaps done too much, too soon, and thus were in need of a sizable correction. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090421_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090421_metals_market_update.php LME metals were pounded yesterday, with copper tumbling by about 5% and dragging all the other metals down with it. Lead and nickel each lost about 6% on the session, and there were sharp declines in ali and zinc as well, although tin held up better than the rest. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_energy_market_update.php We had a very quiet day in the energy markets on Thursday, but late-day buying in US stocks lifted oil prices after the NYMEX close. The Dow tacked on 95 points, all mostly in the last two hours, as participants did not seem rattled by the various macro numbers Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_managed_futures_newsletter.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_managed_futures_newsletter.php Wisdom Financial Inc. is proud to release the informative, redesigned newsletter, "Managed Futures Monthly". Investing in the current market conditions can be a difficult task, that's why we are committed to providing you with the most recent managed futures information to keep you in the know. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090417_metals_market_update.php Metal prices fell yesterday, although a late-day rally in the US stock market helped the complex pare its losses. The Dow tacked on another 95 points in the last two hours of trading, as participants did not seem to get too rattled by the various macro numbers which, on balance, we thought were biased mostly to the negative side. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090415_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090415_managed_futures_update.php Our returns during the past six months have been substantially below our historical average. This has come during a time when our assets under management have grown significantly, which raises the question of whether or not our returns have been diluted by a larger asset base. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090409_fixed_income_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090409_fixed_income_update.php The Treasury curve saw a solid bull flattening move Wednesday, as the long end held good gains into the close after a decent morning rally while the short end fell back from morning gains after a smaller than hoped for round of Fed buying in the 1-year to 2-year sector. A solid 3-year auction subsequently helped give the shorter end a lift off the lows in the afternoon, however. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090408_fixed_income_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090408_fixed_income_update.php Treasuries (at least nominals) posted moderate gains Tuesday in another day of sluggish trading, with another pullback in stocks providing support against the week’s heavy supply. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090408_global_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090408_global_market_update.php The European DJ Stoxx 50 this morning is down -0.55% and June S+Ps are down -3.80 points (-0.47%). The Asia-Pacific stock markets today closed mostly lower with Japan (-2.69%), Hong Kong (-3.04%), China (-3.79%), Taiwan (-2.39%), Australia (-2.34%), Singapore (-1.02%), South Korea (-3.36%), India (+1.97%). Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090407_Energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090407_Energy_market_update.php This market appears content to trail the oil and equity markets probably through the rest of this week given lack of significant fundamental guidance from other inputs. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090407_fixed_income_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090407_fixed_income_update.php The Treasury curve saw a substantial steepening move Monday in a slow start to what should be quiet, holiday-shortened week as the front end was supported by a stock market sell off Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090401_managed_futures_profile_pardo_capital.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090401_managed_futures_profile_pardo_capital.php The objective of PCL's trading program is to achieve rates of return on invested capital that are somewhat greater than those available from other investments, while taking reasonable steps to protect capital relative to the rates of return sought. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090401_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090401_managed_futures_update.php Clarke Capital Management Managed Futures Performance Update for March 2009 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090311_NDX_Capital_management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090311_NDX_Capital_management.php The Abednego program uses technical and fundamental analysis in trading futures and options in the livestock sector of the U.S. commodity market. Entry and exit signals are a product of technical analysis that includes both charting techniques and a proprietary computer program. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090311_dighton_capital_managed_futures_profile.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090311_dighton_capital_managed_futures_profile.php The Swiss Futures Trading Program is a combination of systematic, technical chart analysis for the US Markets, the interpretation and analysis of economic and other fundamental data and use of discretion by an experienced Advisor. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090309_vision_capital_management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090309_vision_capital_management.php The exact nature of VCM's trading methods are proprietary and confidential. The general trading strategy is trend following and strictly technical in nature no fundamental analysis is used. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090504_managed_futures_strategies.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090504_managed_futures_strategies.php Managed Futures Strategies, Commodity Trading Advisors, Commodity Funds, and Managed Futures Research and information. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090302_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090302_energy_market_update.php Energy prices sank on Friday on the back of a one-two punch of poor macroeconomic data from both Japan and the US. Japanese industrial output fell by an unprecedented 10% Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090302_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090302_managed_futures_update.php Managed Futures Update, Commodity Trading Advisor Clarke Capital Management, February Performance Update. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090227_wellfleet_asset_management_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090227_wellfleet_asset_management_update.php In our view, the best interpretation of recent market activity is that the Dec-Feb rally in the U.S. dollar versus both the euro and the Swiss franc represents an announcement that the dollar’s intermediate-trend is up Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_energy_market_update.php Energy prices rose sharply yesterday, teeing off on the somewhat bullish EIA figures, which showed gasoline inventories falling more than expected amid improving demand. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090210_Vision_Capital_Management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090210_Vision_Capital_Management.php Performance update from Commodity Trading Advisor Vision Capital Management Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_metals_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_metals_market_update.php Metal prices continue to rise Wednesday, feeding off the positive close from the previous day. The weaker dollar also contributed to the firming, as did relatively constructive remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke distancing the administration from the notion of nationalizing the banks Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_SIF_trading_systems.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090226_SIF_trading_systems.php Futures Trading Systems, Index Trading Systems, Commodity Trading Systems. SIF Trading Systems, CTT Trading Strategy for the Emini S+P 500 Futures. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090228_how_to_become_a_cta.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090228_how_to_become_a_cta.php Emerging Commodity Trading Advisor Services from Wisdom Financial. Learn how to start a commodity fund, commodity pool, or cta program with Wisdom Financial. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090223_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090223_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Trading Ideas, and Commodity News from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090220_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090220_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, technical analysis and news from Jim Wyckoff. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090219_right_edge_systems.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090219_right_edge_systems.php Right Edge Systems Platform Support and Execution Assistance for Systems Traders from Wisdom Financial. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_futures_trading_update.php Futures trading recommendations, technical analysis, and commodity trading ideas from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_managed_futures_update_emc.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_managed_futures_update_emc.php EMC Classic Program sustained small losses in January. The softs, financials, grains, energies and metals sectors all experienced losses. Short positions in global stock indices were profitable. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_capricorn_fx_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090209_capricorn_fx_managed_futures_update.php Managed Futures Performance Update from Capricorn FX. FX managed accounts, managed futures, and commodities and fx investments. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090206_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090206_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Commodity Trading News, Trading Levels, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090204_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090204_commodity_trading_update.php Commodity Market recommendations, technical analysis, and trading levels from Jim Wyckoff. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090203_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090203_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Commodity Trading News, Trading Levels, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090130_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090130_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Commodity Trading News, Trading Levels, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090128_metal_futures_forecast.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090128_metal_futures_forecast.php As we gaze into what 2009 could conceivably hold for commodities in general and for metals in particular, the outlook is incredibly cloudy. It is almost as if someone flipped a switch back in September, causing worldwide growth to stop in its tracks. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090127_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090127_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Commodity Trading News, Trading Levels, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090126_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090126_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Trading Levels, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090122_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090122_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Technical Analysis, and Trading Levels from Jim Wyckoff. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090122_margin_changes.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090122_margin_changes.php Commodity Futures margin rate changes for Gold Futures. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090115_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090115_futures_trading_update.php Commodity Trading Recommendations, Technical Analysis and Market Commentary from Jim Wyckoff Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090115_pfgbest_fcm-rankings.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090115_pfgbest_fcm-rankings.php PFGBEST.com Ranks Among “Top 50 Brokers” of 2008; Financial strength, customer assets, reputation propel steady rise Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_holiday_futures_trading_hours.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_holiday_futures_trading_hours.php Holiday Trading Hours for all US based Futures and Commodities Markets for the Martin Luther King Holiday. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_Desoto_capital_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_Desoto_capital_managed_futures_update.php Desoto Capital Commodity Trading Advisor. Managed Futures Trading Update for December. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_FCI_update_managed_futures.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_FCI_update_managed_futures.php Financial Commodity Investments December Managed Futures Update Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_RL_capital_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090114_RL_capital_managed_futures_update.php RL Capital Commodity Trading Advisor provides Managed Futures Performance Update for December 08. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090113_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090113_commodity_trading_update.php Commodity Trading Recommendations, News, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_managed_futures_update.php Managed Futures Update - Commodity Trading Advisor John McLane from Mobius Asset Management. December Performance and Commentary. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_commodity_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Technical Analysis and Commodity Market News from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_managed_futures_news.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_managed_futures_news.php Equinox Fund Management, LLC ("Equinox") the sponsor of The Frontier Family of Funds ("Frontier"), has been recognized as a "Real Winner of 2008"1 for delivering consistent and significant returns during the recent market meltdown. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_commodity_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090112_commodity_futures_update.php Rosenthal Collins Group, LLC (RCG), a leading independent futures clearing firm, announced today that it has developed and filed for patent protection on a first-of-its-kind futures brokerage risk management system. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090109_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090109_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, News and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090108_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090108_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, News, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090107_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20090107_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading News, Recommendations, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081230_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081230_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Updates, Recommendations, and Technical analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081229_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081229_futures_trading_update.php Futures trading updates, recommendations, and technical analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081224_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081224_commodity_trading_update.php Commodity Trading Recommendations, Futures Trading Updates, Technical analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081223_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081223_commodity_trading_update.php Commodity Trading Recommendations, Technical analysis, and market commentary from Jim Wyckoff. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081223_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081223_managed_futures_update.php Managed Futures Update for Somers Brothers Capital. Register to access the managed futures database and updated performance rankings and statistics for Commodity Trading Advisors, Commodity Pools, and Commodity Funds. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081222_commodity_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081222_commodity_trading_update.php Commodity Trading Recommendations, Technical Analysis, and Commentary from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081212_futures_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081212_futures_market_update.php Futures market update, commodity trading update, Minneapolis Grain Floor to close operations. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081212_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081212_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Recommendations, Commodity Broker Services, Commodity Market Updates, from Jim Wyckoff. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081211_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081211_futures_trading_update.php Commodity Trading, Futures Trading, Trading recommendations, and technical analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081211_managed_futures.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081211_managed_futures.php Managed Futures Update, Commodity Trading Advisor performance updates for November. Mobius Asset Management. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_index_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_index_market_update.php Stock Index Futures Update and Price Projection for December 11, 2008 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_futures_trading_update.php Commodity Trading, Futures Trading, Trading Recommendations and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_how_to_become_a_cta.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081210_how_to_become_a_cta.php How to Become a CTA, your guide to starting a Commodity Trading Advisor business. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081209_managed_futures_news.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081209_managed_futures_news.php Managed Futures is one of only two positive performing sectors within the Credit Suisse Tremont Hedge Fund Index ("Broad Index") this year, returning 11.99% year to date Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081208_managed_futures_update_rl.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081208_managed_futures_update_rl.php After experiencing superb trends in October, November turned out to be a mixed month with many markets adjusting from sharp moves in the previous 30-60 days. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081126_dighton_capital_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081126_dighton_capital_update.php Managed Futures News - Dighton Capital USA changes to Dighton Capital CTA Limited. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_energy_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_energy_market_update.php Oil surged by almost 10% yesterday, fueled primarily by a robust rally in US stock market and secondarily by OPEC assurances that a cut will be forthcoming over the next few weeks Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_futures_trading_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_futures_trading_update.php Futures Trading Levels, Technical Analysis, and Commodity Trading Recommendations from Jim Wyckoff. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_holiday_trading_hours.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_holiday_trading_hours.php Holiday trading hours for Thanksgiving Day for commodity futures markets and foreign exchange trading. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_crude_oil_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_crude_oil_update.php Metal prices surged yesterday, with copper soaring to a 10-day high on account of a robust rally on Wall Street. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_MFGLOBAL_press_release.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081125_MFGLOBAL_press_release.php MF Global Ltd. (NYSE: MF) is the leading broker of exchange-listed futures and options in the world. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081124_morning_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081124_morning_market_update.php Futures Trading levels, commodity trading recommendations, and technical analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_futures_trading_systems.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_futures_trading_systems.php Futures Trading Systems, Index Day Trading Systems, Commodity Trading Systems, from Trading Visions. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_morning_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_morning_update.php Futures Trading Levels, Commodity Trading Recommendations, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_s.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_s.php S+P 500 Futures Market Update from MF Global Research Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_managed_futures_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081121_managed_futures_update.php Flash forward to November. Crude has fallen over 60% from its’ peak prices. Grains have given back 30% or more of their gains. We are now in a new paradigm, deflation. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081120_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081120_market_update.php Futures Trading Levels, Futures Trading Recommendations, and Technical Analysis from Jim Wyckoff. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081119_founder_trading_strategies.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081119_founder_trading_strategies.php Futures Trading Systems for Emini S+P 500, Russell 2000, and Mid Cap stock index futures markets. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081119_morning_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081119_morning_update.php Futures Trading levels, and technical commodity futures trading report for emini S+P futures, gold, oil, grains, and metals markets. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081118_morning_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081118_morning_update.php The U.S. T-Bonds and T-Notes futures prices are presently trading in a more pronounced inverse relationship with the U.S. stock indexes. On days when the stock market is down, Treasury prices are usually up, and visa versa. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081117_morning_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081117_morning_market_update.php Daily Futures Trading levels and trading suggestions from Jim Wyckoff Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081114_morning_market_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081114_morning_market_update.php Futures Trading Levels, Commodity News, and Commodity Research from Jim Wyckoff On The Markets. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_somers_brothers_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_somers_brothers_update.php Somers Brothers Capital - Commodity Trading Advisor and Commodity Pool. Managed Futures trading update for October 2008. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_morning_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_morning_update.php Futures Trading Levels, Commodity News, and Commodity Research from Jim Wyckoff On The Markets. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_bank_of_uncle_sam.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081113_bank_of_uncle_sam.php Zachary Oxman specializes in proprietary systems trading execution and managed futures funds placement. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_fort_orange_capital_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_fort_orange_capital_update.php Fort Orange is a managed futures commodity trading advisor that applies a systematic, quantitative investment methodology across multiple futures trading models Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_Index_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_Index_update.php Emini S+P 500 futures trading perspective for Wednesday November, 12, 2008 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_managed_futures_october.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081111_managed_futures_october.php Futures Trading, Commodity Trading October Update. Commodity Trading Advisors and Managed Futures Traders sector post best monthly returns for the year in October. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081108_wellfleet_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081108_wellfleet_update.php Wellfleet is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and a Commodity Pool Operator (CPO), and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081107_GTA_Group_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081107_GTA_Group_Update.php The big question today concerns the stock market and the imminent potential sell-off. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081106_Futures_Trading_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081106_Futures_Trading_Update.php Emini Futures - S+P 500 update for Friday November 7, 2008. Look for SPZ to fall today early on the back of an extremely weak employment report, but recover late and into next week Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_Clarke_Capital_Management_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_Clarke_Capital_Management_Update.php You may have noticed that CCM programs are taking fewer commodity futures trades than usual in recent weeks. This is an automatic response by our various futures trading models to the highly volatile commodity market conditions experienced recently. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_GTA_Group_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_GTA_Group_Update.php In November we will be looking for potential opportunities in the Canadian Dollar and to catch the recent moves up in the EURO and the Great British Pound on any retracement. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_RL_Capital_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_RL_Capital_Update.php RL Capital uses a 100% mechanical trading method, which it applies to a diversified portfolio of commodity, domestic and foreign currency, and financial futures markets. By utilizing a systematic trend-following system Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_TYL_Trading_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_TYL_Trading_Update.php The Blend Diversified Program utilizes a multi strategy approach which incorporates techniques for trending, non-trending, and anti-trending markets. The principal objective is to maximize risk adjusted returns. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_Vision_Capital_Management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081105_Vision_Capital_Management.php Vision Capital is an alternative investment firm specializing in managed futures. We offer investment products to institutions and high net-worth individuals who seek diversification through uncorrelated asset classes. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081101_Global_Wealth_Analytics.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081101_Global_Wealth_Analytics.php Our second best month of the year fueled by shorts across the board in everything from equities, commodities, to foreign currencies. Going forward it looks like more of the same as the economy slows and the dollar currency gains strength. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081030_Crescent_Bay_Capital.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081030_Crescent_Bay_Capital.php This week's gains in the S+P 500 have tempered the VIX which has moved off highs in the 80’s down to the 60's at current. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081030_Rosetta_Capital_Management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081030_Rosetta_Capital_Management.php Our September saw short positions in cattle and long positions in hogs. Our most profitable trade was a short trade in corn. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081029_Online_Futures_Trading_Demo.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081029_Online_Futures_Trading_Demo.php Wisdom Online is one of the fastest, easiest, and most reliable futures trading software platforms available today. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081023_LJM_Partners_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081023_LJM_Partners_Update.php LJM is committed to its clients and is making additional investments in LJM’s infrastructure to secure and improve all operations. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081022_stock_index_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081022_stock_index_update.php MFGR is still looking for a bottom, but a breach of the recent lows (837 in SPZ8) could take prices 100+ S+P 500 points lower Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081022_Villano_update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081022_Villano_update.php Profits from Currency, Metals, Softs, Grains, and Stock Indices were accompanied by a small loss in the Fixed Income sector Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081020_ICE_stops.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081020_ICE_stops.php Effective immediately, the MTrade platform now has the functionality to enter straight Stop orders (STP) and GTC orders for the following ICE products Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081021_Summa_Capital_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081021_Summa_Capital_Update.php John Summa, Commodity Trading Advisor for Summa Capital Management announced Sunday October 19, 2008 that he is closing the Option Spread Trading Program Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081017 LJM Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081017 LJM Update.php Recent market volatility has been unprecedented and is reflected by the VIX Index trading briefly above 80 this week Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081017 Lumber goes electronic.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081017 Lumber goes electronic.php Beginning this Sunday (for trade date Oct. 20th) the CME will list their Lumber futures contracts onto the Globex platform. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 CTA Confidential.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 CTA Confidential.php The importance that volatility plays in options trading should not be underestimated. In fact, it is the key factor which drives how much premium can be charged/received when purchasing/writing options. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 Market Circuit Breaker Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 Market Circuit Breaker Update.php When the lead month E-mini S+P 500 futures is declared limit offered a ten-minute timer starts. During this ten minutes both lead month S+P 500 futures contracts, the Big and the Mini, may trade above this limit. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 Somers Brothers Capital Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081016 Somers Brothers Capital Update.php The dramatic price reversals seen across a broad array of markets in July continued in August, causing the program to switch its bias from predominantly long to predominantly short. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081015_Managed_Futures_Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081015_Managed_Futures_Update.php The Pere Trading Program analyzes intra-day E-mini S+P 500 futures price changes in conjunction with daily price changes over a recent span of days to compute daily trading signals. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 Wellfleet Asset Management Update.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 Wellfleet Asset Management Update.php Our investment process, which combines trend,macro, and investor behavior research, indicated in early September that the downtrend in stocks was likely to resume Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 Volatility Rocks Commodity Markets.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 Volatility Rocks Commodity Markets.php As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the following products Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 S.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081010 S.php The market is ignoring the positive impact of lower commodity prices, while the BXK has also failed to make a new low and technically may be coiling to rally on a relative basis. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081006 BAM to Becker Asset Management, LLC.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081006 BAM to Becker Asset Management, LLC.php We received notice this morning that BAM Asset Management, LLC has changed its name and is now known as Becker Asset Management, LLC effective immediately. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081003 LJM Update Regarding Market Conditions.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081003 LJM Update Regarding Market Conditions.php We have received several inquiries regarding the safety of LJM assets. Specifically, headlines regarding the credit and liquidity of fortis N.V. have prompted a number of calls. We believe all LJM assets are safe as summarized by the following: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081002 LJM Partners Earns Five-Star Rating.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081002 LJM Partners Earns Five-Star Rating.php LJM Partners, Ltd., an investment management firm specializing in managed futures, announced today that its LJM Fund, L.P. received a five star rating from Morningstar Inc. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081001_NDX_Capital_Management.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/20081001_NDX_Capital_Management.php The Shadrach program uses technical and fundamental analysis in trading futures and options in the livestock sector of the U.S. commodity market. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Wisdom Launches New Site.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Wisdom Launches New Site.php We're pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Wisdom Financial web site. Our goal with the new design was to provide value added content to keep you informed of the latest commodity futures news and developments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Bayside Pacific Advisors Launches Emergin CTA Program.php http://www.wisdomfinancialinc.com/blog/Bayside Pacific Advisors Launches Emergin CTA Program.php Bayside Pacific Advisors Launches Emerging CTA Program "Global Managed Futures Program" Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST