- 2002: Volume 11, No. 2

In this issue we focus on Trading Tools. But be warned, we're using a very broad definition of that term. Really, a trading tool is any product, service or methodology that a trader can use to boost his trading performance. For example, well-known author and trader Price Headley kicks things off with his approach to using options as a substitute for stocks in order to maintain profit levels while reducing risk. We then introduce you to BarChart.com—one of the best vehicles we've seen for the delivery of market information combined with an astounding series of analytics designed to simplify your trading. Another great tool available to traders is the advice of market experts. In this issue we feature a Q&A session with two of today's top traders—Toni Turner and Jon "Dr. J" Najarian. Their advice should interest you. Finally, trading coach Mohan describes how a tool he calls the "High Five" can help you to identify changes in market movement.

On another topic, Chris Havercamp of Paragon Investments, Inc. shares his thoughts on the wheat market which should be of particular interest to those of you trading the ag market.

And, of course, all of our regular departments are in full swing. Brad Zigler is at The Derivatives Desk, Adrienne Toghraie is back with Mind Over Money, Mike Kahn is in the Chartist Corner and Joel Addison of Optionetics.com offers his views in Puts & Calls.