In the past, the
global futures trading landscape
was reserved for professional traders who had access to capital and
technology to enable them to execute trades across a diverse range of
markets. Typically, this included traders from professional firms and
investment banks who had the necessary expertise, infrastructure and
information networks. In recent years, global futures exchange trading
has gained greater participation from the retail market as the playing
field has been leveled by technology and service providers that provide
access to global markets at a realistic cost.
The internet has
created a new breed of online brokers
who have created order entry platforms, charting packages and interface
with data feeds to bring access to global financial trading
irrespective of where you are located. Time considerations play a role
in the dispersion of activity but with global futures trading taking
place in the United States, Europe, London, Singapore and now, to a
limited extent, China, traders now enjoy greater liquidity and access
to a diverse range of products. With the Eurex Exchange recently
establishing a hub in Dubai, this region is likely to experience growth
in the years to come.
What you need to know to successfully
trade ETF's.
The internet and
the popularity of global futures
trading has also resulted in the growth of proprietary trading firms
that employ traders to trade global markets. Companies operating out of
Singapore and Australia employ traders that participate in global
energy trading and markets in Europe, Asia and the United States.
Twenty four hour trading is now a reality for keen market participants
who work through the night. These companies employ a diverse range of
strategies ranging from discretionary to automated black box systems.
New recruits are sometimes trained on a simulator to perfect a winning
approach before risking the firms capital.
Traders who want to
participate in global futures
exchange trading can do so by establishing an account with a firm such
as Interactive Brokers. With access to over 70 international markets,
you can establish data access privileges and take positions in global
markets. You can use the web based trading platform or download the
desktop Java version. There are many third part software vendors that
support the Interactive Brokers data feed so traders that are keen to
develop their own trading systems can do so.
You can also get setup to use the simulator to become comfortable with
order entry and market movements.
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