For those who are well suited to day trading and short-term trading, the futures market is one of the best games in town. As the original short-term vehicle, the futures market allows the trader to collapse the time frame in which he or she can reach the desired profit target-or pain threshold. As a result, wins and losses are compounded much more quickly than in stock trading-and, in the case of wins, often more profitably. The ability to gain leverage with very little on margin gives you, the trader, the ability to earn more off smaller swings. And enough home runs could allow you to become your own boss, work from home in your bathrobe, or even work from your cell phone while lying on the beach. So far, so good. But what does it take to win?

In Day Trade Futures Online, award-winning veteran futures trader Larry Williams gives a no-holds-barred view of the risks and rewards of this increasingly accessible arena. His straightforward approach to helping you determine your trading personality is the first step. Then he offers traders what they really need: strategies and tactics designed to beat the futures markets. From hardware and software setup to trading psychology and successful strategizing, this highly readable book covers all the bases needed to prepare you to trade online, including:
* Assessing your risk threshold
* Streamlining the glut of trading and price information to make it work for you
* The importance of knowing how to manage your money
* Choosing an online broker and utilizing other online resources, such as news, chat rooms, and message boards
* When to get out of your trades
* Building a system based on Larry’s time-tested strategies

“The Almanac also provides a monthly overview of pertinent statistics and highlights a particular futures market which may be poised for a dramatic move…”

Understanding the past and being aware of the present are essential to successfully navigating the commodities markets. To make the most of your time in these markets — whether you’re trading or hedging — you need the invaluable insights that can only be found in the Commodity Trader’s Almanac.

Organized in an easy-to-access calendar format based on the bestselling Stock Trader’s Almanac, the Commodity Trader’s Almanac 2008:

• Highlights important market-based data and informs you of different market tendencies.
• Features monthly almanac pages based around three major groupingsmetals, petroleum, and agriculture.
• Alerts you to both seasonal opportunities and dangers.
• Provides monthly and daily reminders.
• Furnishes a historical viewpoint by providing pertinent statistics on past market performance as well as the supply/demand trends that create them.

Filled with a wealth of information regarding futures and commodities — from crude oil and coffee to gold and sugar — the Commodity Trader’s Almanac 2008 will help you locate potentially beneficial market opportunities throughout the course of the year.