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Why I Don’t Trade in Futures or Options And Why I Don’t Recommend It Either

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by shabbir, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

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    6 reasons why I don't trade in the derivative segment of the market aka futures or options and why I think every retail trader or investor should also avoid it

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    There is also a steep learning curve attached to the pricing models. Without having a proper understanding of pricing, arbitrary selection of prices is akin to gambling.
     
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    True
     
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    Capital appreciation? Yes. Dividends? No.

    “You have to choose [as a voter] between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability and intelligence of the members of the government. And with due respect to these gentlemen, I advise you, as long as the capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.” - George Bernard Shaw.

    What GBS didn't tell is where to keep the gold. Obviously, in bank vaults. Now if States fail, will banks exist?
     
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    Gambling or no gambling but if you are buying Gold ETF or for that matter Gold Funds, it is all good as long as you aren't leveraging your positions. In MCX, if you buy gold, you are being leveraged.
     
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