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“Trading in Futures is a Gamble.”

This is another misconception.  In fact, trading in futures is, technically and

fundamentally, no different from trading in stocks.

The odds of being right or wrong are essentially similar.  However, due to lower

margins, the odds of making money in futures are probably lower than those of making

money in stocks.

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Ultimately, though, the possible percentage return in futures trading is considerably

greater than the potential return in stocks.  Futures trading is, therefore, no more of a

gamble than trading in stocks.

Carefully and closely following the rules of successful futures trading will help reduce

the risk and gamble.