Trader Thoughts: Trading the Gold/Copper Ratio Spread

Stocks may be due for a correction, but which index do you short? This video follows a trader thinking though the copper-gold futures spread instead: selling copper and buying gold as a way to position for a potential slowdown without picking a single equity index. From building the Spread-Ratio study on a desktop chart – including the unit conversion between pounds and ounces – to legging into the trade, managing margin on both sides, and setting alerts for stops and targets. For educational and informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/learn/futures-education-center/precious-metals-spreads-trading-gold-against-silver-platinum-and-copper/