Larry McClanahan, Financial Advisor
@LarryMcClanahan
As the old saying goes, "one must learn to first crawl before they can walk, and then walk before they can run."
Options and futures are sophisticated investment/trading vehicles and are not for beginners. Better to first test-drive the ups and downs of the markets by using a diversified mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Once you've gained experience and better understand investing, then you might consider becoming a bit more adventurous (if it's consistent with your objectives, time frame, and so on). Hope that helps. All the best!
Charles J. Stevens, Principal, evergreen financial, LLC
@CharlesStevens
Futures speculation on your own with no knowledge of the financial markets is not a good idea from my experience with those markets.
If youhave an interest in futures and meet the investor qualifications, do a Google search on Commoity Trading Advisors (CTA's). These are professionals who, for a fee, usually a percent of assets under management, will manage an account for you. If you must enter this arena, there are a shrinking number of limited partnerships available slao to qualified investors. A Google search of managed futures advisors may give you some direction.
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