New Rules Level the Field for Individual Futures Investors, But Top-Notch Research and Strong Support Still Keys to Success

DALLAS, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New rule changes by the Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC) that regulate the ways mutual funds and banks can participate in the futures markets are leveling the playing field for individual investors, but research and trading support are still a key factor in futures market trading.

Michael Cox of Dallas-based Metis Resources says that the right research and trading support can "make all the difference in the world to individual traders."  Introducing brokers (IB), like Metis Resources, occupy a unique position in the commodities trading business. "Our clients trust us to provide comprehensive research, news and data as well as handle the day-to-day requirements of managing their accounts with the Futures Clearing Merchant. Then they can do what they do best -- and that's focus directly on their trades," said Cox.

"This leaves traders free to concentrate on their own businesses while we take care of the paperwork and other minutiae involved in making sure their trades were executed, order confirmations were received, money was properly transferred and margin calls were met," added Cox. "But the most important thing we can provide are answers to timely questions that traders may have about their account. Our turn-around time and customer service is second to none. We're always focused on good customer service – a competency that business in general can use in this day and age of deteriorating customer service," Cox added.  That service is particularly important in the wake of the MF Global crisis.  "Many of the people who need to be active in the futures market are still nursing their wounds after the MF Global failure," Cox said.  

"This includes farmers who couldn't get to the cash they needed to buy seeds for the upcoming growing seasons, ranchers who couldn't buy cattle and oilfield operators who couldn't post margin for their open positions and saw all of their oil hedges liquidated."

To encourage those investors to return to the market, Metis is offering an Access Leadership program that includes thirty days of free access to Metis' proprietary research. (Visit http://www.metisresources.com to sign up.)   

"We've worked with one of the largest cattle feeding operations since our inception in 2003," Cox noted.  "Additionally, we have first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of a major independent offshore oil production company and their risk management needs. This provides a unique perspective on the energy market."

That experience helps drive the proprietary research that Metis Resources provides to its clients to help them make their investment decisions.  "We're so confident in our unique insights into the cattle, grains and oil markets that we allow interested potential clients to sample our research updates for a month before they need to make a decision to join us," Cox said.

"We're committed to providing the best service and research to help our clients effectively hedge their exposure to commodity prices," he added.

About Metis Resources
Founded in 2003, Metis Resources is based in Dallas in the heart of the cattle, grains and oil markets.  The company's leadership has both Wall Street experience and been involved in the oil and cattle industries for generations and brings unique insights into the complexities of commodities trading. The company is an introducing broker (IB) in the parlance of the futures trading industry, focusing on its clients' brokerage and servicing needs. It is licensed and in good standing with the CFTC and the NFA.  For more information, visit www.metisresources.com.

The information and opinions contained herein comes from sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. The risk of loss in trading futures and/or options is substantial. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment. When trading futures and/or options, it is possible to lose more than the full value of your account. All funds committed should be risk capital. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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