Oil Articles

We have written several articles about oil trading that explains the market, learns you how to get started, and provides insights into the life of a professional oil trader. If you want to contribute to this collection and like to write your own article, please let us know and we’d be more than happy to publish your content.

You can make a selection out of the following articles:

Becoming an Oil Trader
This article is written for beginners that are wondering how to get started in the oil trading market. It explains how profits are made and what funds are required to get you started.

Glad to Get Lager Beer
An article from the New York Times of October 11, 1885. The article describes the crazy times in oil trading during the 1870s. The similarities with today are great.

Interview with an Oil Trader
We interviewed a professional oil trader from Germany to learn his secrets to success, and to get to know more about the life behind the man.

Key Oil Data Releases
This article explains the most important economic data releases that every oil trader should keep his eye on.

Oil Market Participants
The market is constantly moved by the actions of all market participants together. For you as an individual trader it is very important to learn who the important participants are, so that you can anticipate to their actions.