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I am relatively new to trading, and particularly interested in Crude Oil Futures and Options. What general hedging strategies are used by Oil commodity traders?

There were several instances when stop loss limits were triggered on their own, and one had to keep following up with their trading desk to rectify the problem.

Averaging down is a long-term strategy (Warren Buffett type!) and not advisable for Trading in futures, options, currencies. Site Administrator PetroJobRecruit.co.uk (We also cover Oil Trading Jobs)

For a career in trading, you have to have stong mathematical ability (advanced degree in Maths) and good analytical skills as 'hard' skills. If you have are an MBA in Finance, with an undergraduate in Maths, Physics or Engineering, you are a likely candidate for a job with a Trading House...