CHICAGO, Sept 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Lind-Waldock, the premier futures broker for individual investors, has launched a new print, online and television campaign, "Commodities are Everywhere," to raise awareness about the many global opportunities in the commodities markets that investors may be missing -- no matter which direction prices are headed. Individuals can learn more about how commodities affect their everyday lives and the ways they can trade and invest in these markets at http://www.CommoditiesAreEverywhere.com.
Commodities are literally all around us, in everything we see, smell, and touch in our daily lives. People use products like gasoline, corn, and coffee every day, but might not realize they can trade and invest in them too as part of a diversified investment portfolio. Lind-Waldock offers individuals access to more than 700 global physical commodity and financial futures markets through its state-of-the-art electronic trading engine.
"There's never been a better time to be involved in the commodity markets -- it's been an incredible year. Products like crude oil, corn, soybeans and gold have all risen to record highs in 2008. Investors who were participating in these markets found commodity futures to be a valuable diversification tool as the stock market and housing prices in many areas of the country declined," said Mark Sachs, President of Lind-Waldock.
Even if many commodities markets turn into a bearish cycle in 2009, investors can still benefit from continued opportunities, because unlike stocks, commodity futures offer the ability to take short, or bearish positions, with equal ease as long, or bullish positions. That means returns are not dependent on a particular price direction. And, while volatility can certainly create losses for investors, it can also offer opportunities, too.
Many Ways to Participate in Commodities with Lind-Waldock
Many investors think commodity futures and options are only accessible to large, sophisticated institutional market participants and professional traders. But that's not the case.
Lind-Waldock has been catering to the needs of individual investors for more than four decades, and provides market access for large or small account sizes. Independent trading is offered through its Self-Directed division, while broker-assisted trading is available through its Lind Plus division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/plus.shtml). For a more hands-off approach, access to professionally developed trading systems is available through its Auto-Execute Services division, or for individuals who want a professional trading advisor to make all the decisions, its Managed Futures division ( http://www.lind-waldock.com/services/managed_futures.shtml).
"No matter what level of experience an investor has, there is a way to participate in commodity futures markets. While futures trading may not be right for everyone, we strive to educate individuals every step of the way so that they can make an informed decision. Our 'Commodities are Everywhere' campaign is part of that effort," said Sachs.
Lind-Waldock is proud to be the leader when it comes to global futures trading for individual investors, offering unparalleled service and support for clients, including live customer service 24 hours during the trading week.
About Lind-Waldock
Lind-Waldock is the leading futures broker for individual traders and investors. The firm has been in business since 1965 and conducts business for thousands of clients on futures exchanges around the world, offering access to electronic, open-outcry and EFP markets.
The firm offers a variety of educational resources for traders and investors including a book, The Complete Guide to Futures Trading, a monthly futures trading e-newsletter, educational free webinars available live, as well as archived via video and audio podcasts, information via RSS feeds, and free simulated trading and free commodity quotes and charts on its Web site at http://www.lind-waldock.com.
Lind-Waldock is located at 141 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1400-A, Chicago, IL 60604. Call 800-445-2000 for information.
Futures trading involves the substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
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