The European debt crisis and worries about global economic growth have created a great deal of uncertainty in the stock markets around the world. With that being said, how do you find thetop stocks amid such uncertainty?

To invest in this type of an uncertain environment, it is important that investors conduct thorough analysis before making any investment decisions. At Barchar
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Technical analysis refers to the study of market action. In fundamental analysis, analysts evaluate the reasons for prices going up or down. However, in technical analysis, analysts study the effect of price movement itself. In other words, technical analysis is the forecasting of future financial price movements based on a study of past price movements.

Technical analysis is based on three important assumptions: The futures market discounts everything, p
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Commodity markets refer to markets where raw or primary products are exchanged. Commodities have certain characteristics which make it feasible to trade them in markets. In the last few years, commodity prices have risen sharply primarily due to demand from emerging economies like India and China. This has generated significant interest in this marketplace. Commodities are, in fact, seen as a great way to diversify a portfolio. The main appeal of commodities is that they are a
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A futures market refers to an auction market in which participants are engaged in buying and selling commodity or future contracts for delivery on a specified date. These markets generally see higher volumes when the stock market outlook is uncertain. Now that we have established what these markets are, it is time to find out how Barchart can help you in trading in these markets.

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Unlike a bond or a stock, futures contracts do not represent a long-term investment with income potential. In fact, a futures contract does not pay any interest or dividends. Investors use futures markets for two purposes; hedging and speculation.

Hedging

In hedging, futures are used to offset specific risks. Generally, make a decision to take on certain types
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