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 Schwager on Futures - Fundamental Analysis
In Fundamental Analysis, the legendary Jack D. Schwager has produced the most comprehensive, in-depth book ever written on the use of fundamental analysis for futures trading. In what is destined to become the bible of the futures industry, Schwager has poured out insights gathered during his long career as a trader, researcher, bestselling writer, and highly regarded authority in the field. Jack Schwager is one of the most important and visible figures in the futures industry today... read more
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Futures Glossary |
Selling short
A trade in which the investor (working through a broker) borrows a security, sells it, repurchases it at a later time, and then returns it to the party who initially loaned the security. If the price has fallen, the short seller profits. When the security is returned, the investor is said to have 'covered the short position.'
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Economic Indicators |
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Light-Weight Vehicle Sales
Economic Indicators - 17 April 2006
Definition: Total unit sales and leases of domestic and imported new automobiles and light-weight trucks (up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight). Includes sales and leases to both consumers and businesses.
Source: Not-seasonally-adjusted sales data: Ward's Automotive Reports and the American Automobile Manufacturers Association. Seasonal adjustment factors: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Frequency: First, second, and third 10 days of each month and monthly
Availability: Third business day after the relevant selling period.
Reason: While a relatively small component of the overall economy, changes in light-weight vehicle sector often account for a large part of quarter-to-quarter changes in the rate of growth of GDP.
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Source: newyorkfed.org |
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