Fundamentals of Trading Energy Futures & Options

An Expansive Update of a Classic Energy Commodity Trading Primer. Trading in energy futures and options plays a key role in hedging against fluctuations in the price of energy commodities, especially crude oil and natural gas. This long-awaited new edition highlights how exchange-traded futures and options markets work and how companies can successfully use the markets in their overall strategy to increase profitability. This wide-ranging new edition offers valuable insight for young professionals, and students. Discussions on market efficiency, the role of commodities in Modern Portfolio Theory, and the NYMEX introduction of Clearport are all covered in this introduction to futures markets. Features of the new edition: New chapters on swaps and fundamentals Expanded chapters on technical analysis and options The crucial role ETFs and ETNs play in the commodities markets