Participate, and see what's possible. Most investors I talk to have traditional long-term portfolios. From this position, they can still see a whole other world where prices are fluctuating and commodities are moving. What I offer is a way into this world that involves only a fraction of your wealth – in other words, a simple way into a unique marketplace with unique opportunities. An individual futures account allows you to have a hand in active of your current portfolio or compromising your investment plans. Safety has its place, but when you have less to lose and more to gain, active trading has a place, too, and it could be within your grasp. "Futures trading is a completely different type of investing, because it's so dynamic and often fast-paced. In a self-directed account, the retail investor can be that much more hands-on, and at the same time will see greater benefit from having an expert as a guide." Murray Hodgins Derivatives Portfolio Manager & Commodities Futures Advisor