Fundamentals of the Futures Market

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Summary: The best I've seen
Review: After many years of searching, I have finally found the futures book that I have been hoping for. As a trader and market strategist on Wall Street (I frequently appear on financial television stations such as Bloomberg-TV), I have been looking for a book that includes many of the essentials of the futures market covered in Donna Kline's "Fundamentals of the Futures Market. Donna Kline's book is exceptional because it covers so much ground in a way that is easy to absorb. This is important when talking about a market as complex as the futures market. Kline's book is a must for anyone interested in futures and is fit for the beginning and expert trader. I have not seen a better book on the futures market.

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Summary: The Fundamental "Fudamentals"
Review: Anyone who watches Donna Kline on Bloomberg Television knows she's the authority on futures and credit markets, a knowledge she shares in Fundamentals of the Futures Market. Written for those with some experience in financial markets, Fundamentals of the Futures Market takes the reader step-by-step through the process of evaluating, buying, and selling futures. The book traces the history of financial markets and the development of futures trading, defines the key terms, and outlines the external factors -- from the economy to the weather -- that affect futures prices. Drawing on her years of experience in and around the trading pits, Kline also offers tips for traders and dealers. It's full of practical advice, leavened with humor and clear cautions about the dangers inherent in trading. Buyers, brokers, and those who follow the futures markets should keep this handy reference nearby.

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Summary: excellent
Review: Excellent book covering a comlpex market. Ms. Kline's background is evedent by the way she brings simplicity to text. I wish I had this publication years ago. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the markets or make money. Hope this author continues with another. I loved it. I will recomend to all who want to make $.

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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: If you are new to trading, or are interested in learning about the futures markets, then you will not be disappointed with this book. I was definitely impressed with the amount of market information that it covered. The History of the Futures markets, fundamental & technical analysis, mechanics of the trading floor, margins, interpretation of news, are all explained. In addition, it contains a great section on trading techniques for each specific commodity market. This would make a great reference textbook for seasoned traders and brokers as well. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Summary: Sloppy editing
Review: Most "investment advice" books suffer from poor editing, both of the 'grammar & syntax' variety, and, more distressingly for this genre, flat-out incorrect information. Klines's book is no exception- the grammar & syntax are fine, but her book is replete with factual errors and misstatements. For example, on page 207, she defines a synthetic long futures as "sell a call option, buy a put option." Wrong. That is a synthetic short position. Similar errors pervade the book.
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!

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Summary: Sloppy editing
Review: Most "investment advice" books suffer from poor editing, both of the 'grammar & syntax' variety, and, more distressingly for this genre, flat-out incorrect information. Klines's book is no exception- the grammar & syntax are fine, but her book is replete with factual errors and misstatements. For example, on page 207, she defines a synthetic long futures as "sell a call option, buy a put option." Wrong. That is a synthetic short position. Similar errors pervade the book.
One useful feature is chapter 3, which presents futures contract specifications. However, even here, some of the information is occasionally confusing or misleading.
This book is published by McGraw-Hill, a highly reputable house. My surmise is that McGraw-Hill has no financial experts on its editorial staff; otherwise, it wouldn't tolerate the publication of such a sloppily-edited piece. Disappointing!

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Summary: Exceptional Futures Market Primer
Review: Utilizing her years of experience as a floor broker and expert futures market commentator (Bloomberg TV), Donna Kline successfully addresses a broad array of futures related topics in a pragmatic and succinct manner that is easy to absorb. Whether you are an experienced trader, or more importantly, a neophyte to the futures market, Donna Kline's "Fundamentals of the Futures Market" is an ideal primer.

"Fundamentals of the Futures Market" is an excellent addition to any intelligent investor's library collection and further validates Donna Kline's status as a maven within a market known for nebulous and sometimes treacherous trading conditions.

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Summary: Stunned
Review: what can i say except that i am blown away. never in my life have i encountered anything of such depth, width and girth. am truly humbled. this is one book that must rest on the bed side table for eternity and a day.

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Summary: excellent job
Review: With the complex nature of the futures markets it has always been hard to convert to text. Well finally it has been captured. Ms. Kline's background along with the well rounded expertise she brings is exemplified in this text. Thank you. I've been active in these markets for over a decade and this is quite easily the best yet. Everyone who wants to learn should own this book, and we all no matter how well versed have something to learn here.

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Summary: a must have book!
Review: Wow, is the only word i need to use. I thought I knew what I was talking about with the markets, and now I actually do. Ms Kline is so insightful and relevant to todays structures. I never put the book down... read it cover to cover... and now can deal in the markets with a whole new confident light.