James Leeney

name James Leeney is a series 3 licensed broker with Insignia Futures and Options. His aim is to educate experienced, inexperienced, and aspiring traders on the risks and rewards of investing in futures, as well as opportunities that may exist in the markets.
Insignia Futures & Options, Inc. has futures and options offices located in the Chicago, IL area. We are a full member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and in good standing with both the NFA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Our mission is to provide traders with state of the art order entry capabilities; extremely competitive commission rates and the professional service that today’s futures traders demand.
THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS INVOLVED IN FUTURES TRADING AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.

The Growth of Managed Futures - How to Choose the Right CTA for You

22nd January 2010
As you look for investment ideas to diversify your portfolio, you probably will hear more and more about managed futures funds. Over the past 30 years, funds deposited into managed futures accounts have skyrocketed past $130 billion, causing a rapid incr... Read >

Margins – Stocks vs. Futures

19th January 2010
A very common misunderstanding for investors new to futures trading is the term "margins" and what it exactly means. Let's begin with the definition of margin as it applies to the stock or equities markets. ‘Margin' is a term used to describe when money... Read >