Commodity Futures Investing is On the Rise for Individual Investors.

Investing in commodity futures is no longer just for the professional investor. With the advent of electronic trading, more and more individual investors are discovering commodity futures trading as an alternative means to diversify their investment portfolios.

(PRWEB) August 20, 2004 -- The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the largest U.S. futures exchange, reported in July 2004 record trading volume, up 29% over prior years trading volume. The Chicago Board of Trade also reported record setting trading volume for the same period. According to Joe Fallico, principal broker at Insignia Futures and Options, The playing field has now been leveled as the numbers of our clients that are part-time" investors is sharply on the rise". Commodity futures trading has become extremely popular in recent years due to several factors. Probably the number one reason for this growth is the readily available wealth of information on the subject of commodity futures investing found on the internet. Not too long ago, commodity futures trading was thought by many investors to be too complicated, too demanding and required great sums of capital to participate in. This is simply not the case, investing in commodity futures is very straightforward and is very similar to other forms of investments, particularly stocks. The same time demands found in trading stocks is typically equal to the time necessary to research commodity futures trades. Traditionally, commodity futures brokerage firms would require a minimum investment of $5,000, $10,000 or even more. In light of the overwhelming demand, Insignia Futures and Options has lowered their minimum investment to $2,000 for investors interested in trading commodity futures.

Another main factor contributing to the explosive growth of commodity futures investors is the vast majority of commodity futures brokerage firms that now offer their clients on-line, electronic trading via the internet. Insignia Futures & Options offers two (2) state-of-the-art, electronic trading platforms that route their clients orders directly to the appropriate futures exchange for execution within one second of order submittal. Insignia Futures & Options also provides the trading tools necessary to assist clients in their trading and investing strategies including quotes, charts, market reports, news and daily research.

Insignia Futures & Options is a discount and full service commodity futures brokerage firm and are members of the National Futures Association. Insignia Futures & Options specializes in providing both seasoned investors as well a beginning investors the assistance, support and tools necessary to help achieve their investment goals.

There is a risk of loss in futures trading.

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