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What is a commodities futures contract?

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Keywords: commodity, FINRA, derivatives, sell to close, buy to close, Series 3, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),

What is the Series 63?

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Keywords: regulations, self-regulatory organization (SRO), securities licensing, Series 7,

What is the Series 7?

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Keywords: regulations, self-regulatory organization (SRO), licensing, Series 6,

What are the 457 Plan Contribution Limits?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, Top Hat Plan, 3 year catch-up,

Who is a commodity trader?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Futures, spot trading currency, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), National Futures Association (NFA), commodity swaps,

What is Chapter 12?

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Keywords: debt, proxies, liquidation value, repayment plan, Chapter 13, creditor protection, farmers only, trustee account, bankruptcy filings, Chapter 12,

How to use a Gann Fan in trading

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Keywords: Fibonacci Retracement, W.D. Gann, Fibonacci Fans, Gann Boxes,

What is commodity-product spread?

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Keywords: commodity, demand, supply and demand,

Who is a commodity trading advisor (CTA)?

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Keywords: Futures, swaps, index funds, pooled investments, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), National Futures Association (NFA), single-stock futures,

What are Energy Sector Stocks?

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Keywords: stocks, earnings, energy, oil and gas,

What is the Difference Between a Thrift Savings Plan and Other Retirement Plans?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, 401(k), matching contributions, flat contribution, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP),

What is the Elliott Wave Theory?

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Keywords: trend analysis, cycles, stock price, trend reversal, chart analysis, Elliot Waves, Elliot Waves Theory,

What is triple witching?

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Keywords: superstition, derivatives, Futures, expiration date, witching hour, options,

What is the Home Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP)?

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Keywords: 2008, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, mortgage bubble, intervention, underwater, Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), government intervention,

What do I need to know about investing in FOREX?

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Keywords: investments, volatility, currencies, Forex, daily trading volume, banking institutions, overnight market, international investment banks, forex hedging, bottom line,

What is the Head-and-Shoulders Bottom (Bullish) Pattern?

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How is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Calculated?

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Keywords: inflation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Point-of-Purchase Survey,

What is a Matching Contribution?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, fringe benefits, employer match, ERISA, Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs), top-heavy, employer contributions, golden handcuffs,

What is Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities?

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Keywords: Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), Nonresident Alien (NRA), foreign entities, tax treaties,

How can I invest in hedge funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, hedging, alternative investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), accredited investor, fund management, Hedge Funds, minimum initial investment, qualified buyer, Investment Company Act of 1940, non-accredited investor,

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