Sounds like the system is a bit dull. Maybe increase the risk by adding to your exposure on one leg of the trade?

Brent/WTI Hedging Strategy

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Energy Competition Zone (Demo)

I always prefer the ‘87 Gordon Gecko Wall Street film but Matthew McConaughey does play a great role there.

KISS (Keep it Simple, Stupid)

Better not to rush it anyway. My prediction is that the spread will widen next and there will be an opportunity to play it tighter.

Brent/WTI Hedging Strategy

Yes I agree this is the better way to look at it. The spread has been volatile the past two years which is probably better for this type of trading strategy. I like your idea to play the top of the range at 10 and the bottom at 3 but I think if the ...

Brent/WTI Hedging Strategy

It depends on your time-frame but if you are willing to hold for at least a week under 60 is a good entry point in my opinion.

Sweet, sweet Oil

NG inventory levels really threw a wet blanket on the price for the time being. I’m staying away since I can’t be comfortable going long.

Natural gas trading

There has been a whole lot of bouncing lately. I think up will be the end result for a while though. Too many political opportunities.

Sweet, sweet Oil

It looks like there is a tropical storm in the Atlantic that will turn into Hurricane Jerry soon enough. Another one to keep an eye on when trading.

Hurricane Watch

I agree, it is moving back into the range.

WTI Crude Oil Trading

Yes very true. NG can trend much higher or lower than oil which will be stuck in a range until its death.

Oil and Natural Gas

Ok I will play another round. Explorer is here: url

Energy Competition Zone (Demo)

What a wild weekend for oil. I can’t tell how NG is performing relative to oil right now though. Have to get back to my desktop.

Oil and Natural Gas

Weather forecasts are the only forecasts less reliable than financial forecasts. Corrections and mid term reversals are aplenty. Personally I still have some NG longs on.

Natural gas trading

Once the cold weather starts you could be too late. The past few years have held some surprise snow storms though. That is where you can hit the jackpot.

Natural gas trading

Wow, there are a lot of good ideas in this thread. I don't know why I never noticed it before. One thing to keep in mind too - sanctions can cause the Brent/WTI spread to widen to record levels. If I were in a spread position I would just make sure ...

Brent/WTI Hedging Strategy

That is the problem with ETFs they can have many different characteristics. You have to understand the structure, underlyers, fees, management etc etc.

Oil and Natural Gas

Ah ok, well I can try to jump in next week then.

Energy Competition Zone (Demo)

Finally!

Sweet, sweet Oil

Ahh I see. I have never dedicated myself to trading full time but based on my experience there is some risk of over analysis. It sounds like maybe some of your friends experienced this. Glad you’re still alive in this game though.

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