Commodities & Futures/Questions Answered by Expert Eric Brown
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Find historical data of options | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: my question is that I'm looking for historical data of prices of wheat options of the Chicago Board ... A: I am sorry but I do not think there is data on historical data on options. It would be meaningless ... | |
| question about stocks. | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I understand that the stock market is used as an investment tool to give businesses money, and that ... A: You actually OWN the commodity, but really, you have only put a small downpayment up for the ... | |
| question about stocks. | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I understand that the stock market is used as an investment tool to give businesses money, and that ... A: Let me first suggest to you that INVESTING is not a correct term, in the world of commodities. ... | |
| Silver/Gold market | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I am buying some silver to protect some of my savings against inflation and was wondering if in ... A: As long as the brands that you are buying is a recognized hallmark, it matters not what you buy. You ... | |
| Trading System | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: What system or brokerage account do you recommend for 24 hour trading? I am interested in trading ... A: I must say that there is a slight conflict here, as I myself am a commodity trader, and I of course, ... | |
| Long term commodity investment | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Brown I am a beginner when it comes to investment. Something that intrigues me is the commodity ... A: Very simply, in my opinion, commodities are not investments, but should be used for hedging, or ... | |
| short selling contract | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding short selling of a contract.say for example, If I have an account with ... A: If your reason to be short/long in different accounts is in case you have a loss in one, you can ... | |
| short selling contract | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding short selling of a contract.say for example, If I have an account with ... A: This is really a question for your accountant, but you may not be long in one account and short in ... | |
| Forex Training/Tutorials | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I've searched online and found many links to Forex tutorials and articles. I've read many of them ... A: ...cant really help you on this one. Most of the companies that trade in the spot cash currency ... | |
| forex trading | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: i have opened a demo account on fxcm and have put it on autotrade . i recently heard that fxcm is a ... A: I really do not suggest that you plavce money in this unregistered houses for trading. Unless you ... | |
| mini dow ($5) pricing | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out mini-dow ($5) price on CBOT. It seems that there is no relation of price ... A: You are talking about a futures contract. How can you expect it to move tick for tick? What if there ... | |
| selling a contract | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: when you buy a future contract,and if your margin balance drops below your initial margin you will ... A: When you buy something, you hope it goes up so that you can sell it for more than you paid for it. ... | |
| Future contract | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I Am new at commodity trading. My question is, lets say, for example if i buy July gold future ... A: I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help. i was so confused. Thanks again for clearing the ... | |
| Future contract | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I Am new at commodity trading. My question is, lets say, for example if i buy July gold future ... A: Mike... it sounds like you are a bit confused, so let me explain this my way, and we will see if ... | |
| oil prices with regards to dollars | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: does increase in oil prices strenthen the US DOLLAR in currency trading or vice versa. for eg. today ... A: This is not an easy question to answer. Oil is a commodity. The $$$ is a currency. Most of the time, ... | |
| forex trading | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that they will pay interest at 20% per annum paid monthly. Normally i would ... A: Futures are regulated contracts that are traded by registered brokers, and cleared through regulated ... | |
| forex trading | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that they will pay interest at 20% per annum paid monthly. Normally i would ... A: The arrangement he proposes would mean he is trading cash currencies, rather than managed futures, ... | |
| forex trading | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that they will pay interest at 20% per annum paid monthly. Normally i would ... A: My initial reaction would be to stay VERY FAR AWAY from a deal like this. If he is paying you out a ... | |
Eric Brown
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Expertise
I will answer any question regarding the commodity futures/options topics
Experience
I have been a commodities broker for 30 years.
Education/Credentials
BS Graduated 1976
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