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Description:

A brief but thorough and informative introduction to spread trading in futures. Material on this topic is scarce, and there has long been a need for an introductory primer like this for those interested in learning about spread trading.

The book discusses the basics of spread trading, along with many useful topics, such as:

• Fundamental spread relationships

• Why trade spreads: advantages and disadvantages

• Important points to remember about spread trading

• Types of spread trades with specific examples

• Seasonal tendencies

• What makes seasonals work?

• Developing a seasonal approach

The authors have many years of experience in and knowledge of spreads and spread trading.

Contents:

• Introduction
  What is a Spread?
  Fundamental Spread Relationships
• Why Trade Spreads?
• More Reasons to Trade Spreads
• Important Things to Remember About Spreads
• Disadvantages to Trading Spreads
• Uses of Spreads
• Types of Spreads Trades
  Intra-Market Spreads
  Intra-Seasonal Spreads
  Inter-Seasonal Spreads
  Inter-Market Spreads
  Inter-Commodity Spreads
  Source-Product Spreads
  Seasonal Tendencies
• What Makes Seasonals Work?
• Developing a Seasonal Approach