Where can I find FAQs for the CC Indicator Suite charting?
For frequently asked questions specific to our proprietary charting for self-directed traders, please visit the “Support and Resources” section of the CC Indicator Suite page. Simply click here to be redirected.  

Which types of investments are traded?
Candid Commodities provides strategies and signals for exchange-traded, regulated commodity futures contracts and futures options.  

How is Candid Commodities different?
There are many reasons that distinguish Candid Commodities amongst “other” trade advisory and education services in the industry. Here are just a few:

• No-Nonsense Trading- The team of traders and analysts behind the scenes at Candid Commodities are focused on trading. Their identities remain anonymous to avoid the spotlight which keeps them free from the distractions and influences that can negatively impact the bottom line of many traders.
• Membership is Private and Strictly Limited- We allow for only 50 subscribers per product guaranteed. Candid Commodities is an exclusive trading fraternity and once the subscriptions are sold out the programs are closed to the public.
• Fair Membership Terms- Our memberships offer the convenience of month-to-month participation or attractive savings through our quarterly subscription option. In either case, there are no huge upfront costs to get started and you can enjoy the benefits of membership immediately.
• Diverse Product Selection- Candid Commodities publishes one of the industry’s widest arrays of advisories for members to choose from. Subscribers can mix and match the programs to create custom portfolios to meet their unique trading objectives.
• No Fluffy Commentary- We vow to always provide concise and easy-to-understand trade instructions. If you are looking for long-winded hindsight commentary from just another “talking head,” this is not the place.

Can I lose money trading?
Yes, financial losses are a part of any speculative investment endeavor and this is no exception. While our products are aimed at helping you to pinpoint worthwhile opportunities in the market, there is always a risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options. Additionally, past performance is not necessarily indicative of futures results. One should carefully consider their financial suitability prior to trading or subscribing to our advisories. Candid Commodities is not responsible for losses incurred in the markets and our products do not provide guidance specific to an individual subscriber’s account. You should consult your broker for advice for your unique circumstance.

Is Candid Commodities a brokerage firm?
No, Candid Commodities is not a commodity brokerage firm nor do we provide individualized investment advice. We are a publishing company that provides private advisories and auto-systems on a subscription basis. It is the responsibility of our subscribers to seek out execution of the strategies with their respective brokerage firms. Although our website provides suggestions pertaining to brokerage requirements for the products, this is provided solely a courtesy. Members should consult their brokers directly for assistance specific to their situation. Subscribers to email advisories can execute the strategies at any brokerage firm and auto-systems can be implemented at any brokerage firm linked to Strategy Runner software.    

How many members are allowed?
To preserve the quality of the trading strategies and signals, membership to Candid Commodities’ email advisories and auto-systems is strictly limited to just 50 subscribers per product. That’s right, out of the all the futures traders worldwide we are accepting only 50 into our exclusive trading club. When the maximum membership for a product is reached, the program is closed to new subscribers. While many investment publishing companies opt to “over sell” their products at the expense of execution difficulties and degradation of performance, Candid Commodities strongly prefers to keep our private club manageable and effective. 

How can I join a “closed” program?
A waiting list is available for closed programs. If you elect to join the waiting list, then you will be contacted when a subscription is available for purchase in the future. Existing members of a closed program retain the opportunity to renew their subscriptions. Memberships that become open are first made available to the waiting list and then the public. While awaiting a closed program to open back up, we encourage you to explore other Candid Commodities products.     

What do I get as a member?
Subscribers to the email-based advisories enjoy timely delivery of our private trading strategies directly to their email Inbox. Candid Commodities provides concise and easy-to-understand trading instructions. Unlike many services that provide “fluffy” and often regurgitated hindsight commentary, Candid Commodities’ primary focus is on action-based strategies aimed at exploiting opportunities in the market. If you prefer to read the long-winded insights of a Monday morning quarterback, this may not be the service for you. The subscriber is responsible for execution of the strategies by working in cooperation with their broker (or online trading platform).

Subscribers to auto-systems are provided access to real-time trade signals and instantaneous execution in their brokerage accounts. Subscribers to auto-systems must have a brokerage account established with a firm that offers the Strategy Runner interface otherwise you will be unable to receive signals. Strategy Runner provides the technology that allows Candid Commodities auto-systems to integrate with your brokerage account. You will be provided with details to download this third party software in order to receive the signals. Please note that Candid Commodities does not manage accounts and you are responsible for implementation and oversight of your own trading account.

What are the member subscription options?
All subscriptions are setup for recurring billing and members can choose either a monthly or quarterly renewal. There is substantial savings available for choosing the quarterly billing option.

Are trials available?
Yes, Candid Commodities does offer two-week trials for prospective new members to preview the advisories. However, since the trade advisories do provide real-time strategies that may be used for financial gain, it would be unfair to our paying members to disclose this information for an extended period of time. The two week trials are offered for a discounted price of $19 per product. At the end of the trial, there is no further obligation. Candid Commodities would like to forewarn you that it is difficult to assess the performance of any trading advisory for such a brief period and performance during your trial may be substantially better or worse than what you may experience as a subscriber. The best way to see for yourself if Candid Commodities is right for you is to sign up for a quarterly subscription. This should provide you with adequate time to see the impact that Candid Commodities can have on your trading. You can cancel at anytime without further obligation.

Can a member cancel at anytime?
Yes, you may cancel your membership to Candid Commodities at anytime without further obligation. Simply contact Member Services at members@candidcommodities.com to place a cancellation request at least 3 days prior to your renewal date. Please note in advance that there are no refunds for unused subscription time and there are no money back guarantees. There is always a risk of loss in trading commodities and one must accept those risks prior to trading. Obviously, the markets do not provide refunds for losses either.

Which Candid Commodities advisories are right for me?
Candid Commodities provides a variety of trade advisory services to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of traders. For instance, one advisory may day-trade actively in the stock index futures while another may trade exclusively commodity options with a long-term outlook. Determining which advisory is best suited for you will depend on your risk capital, drawdown tolerance, market sector preference, and pedigree of trading that you prefer. Our website provides detailed information about the advisories and useful comparison tables to assist you in your decision. Many members assemble portfolios comprised of multiple advisories to provide a customized trading approach. You should contact your broker for a consultation of which products may be best suited for you.

What else do I need to trade the strategies?
In order to implement the strategies provided on the Candid Commodities email advisories, you will need a commodity brokerage account. Candid Commodities is not a brokerage firm nor do we endorse any particular firm. If you do not have experience trading commodities, we strongly urge you to consider a broker assisted arrangement with a broker familiar with Candid Commodities advisories. Although using a broker assisted arrangement typically comes with a premium cost on the execution, a good broker is typically trained to keep you from making common and costly pitfalls. Most often it is money well spent. In order to implement Candid Commodities auto-systems, you will also need a commodity brokerage account that offers a connection to the Strategy Runner software. Check with your broker contact to confirm that your account can be enabled for this software.  

I am too busy to trade so what are my options to participate?
Trading using Candid Commodities email advisories does require your availability to receive the time sensitive email updates. There is no advance notice when a new trading alert is released to members. If the demands of work, leisure or family life prevent you from checking your email throughout the day then you may want to explore a hands-off approach to trading. Many brokers familiar with Candid Commodities offer Auto-Trade arrangements on a limited power of attorney basis for accounts meeting certain criteria. You should contact your broker of choice to inquiry about the availability of auto-trading for your account. Candid Commodities does not advocate auto-trading and your results may vary widely based upon the execution proficiency of your broker.  

Members utilizing our proprietary auto-systems benefit from instant executions as trade signals are released through the Strategy Runner interface. If you are unable to monitor your account, we strongly encourage you to seek out an experienced broker willing to monitor Strategy Runner on your behalf.

What is the performance of the products?
Candid Commodities intentionally does not publish performance or track records on the website for several reasons.

• Our Membership Is Private- Our subscribing members strongly prefer that our products remain exclusive and free of the smarmy marketing tactics used by other companies to attract subscribers (such as presenting “pie in the sky” performance). Our subscription prices are reasonable and we welcome any skeptics to see the value for themselves over the course of a monthly or quarterly subscription to our services.
• Individual Results May Vary- Since each of our subscribing members have a unique trading arrangements, brokerage execution in live markets following the recommendation can vary widely from one person to the next. Additionally, each member may be trading a different combination of our products (in a portfolio) and the lot sizing of the trades may be different and frequently changing. These factors make it extremely difficult to objectively assess the performance of the group as a whole.
• Track Records Can Be Misleading- While many other advisories out there do publish hypothetical track records (and some even advertise real-time records), we find these to be of little value as they have no bearing on how a participant may perform in today’s markets. Many programs are “curve fit” to a particular set of past data so the numbers look impressive, only to leave subscribers disappointed when the programs do not work going forward. Other track records that may be available through other providers are based on trading in a vacuum and do not accurately reflect the impact of live trading such as accounting for slippage, commission, unable orders, and other unpredictable factors that are inherent in trading. Candid Commodities prefers that subscribers have a realistic expectation about the risks and the returns that are possible in trading commodities futures and options.
• Compliance Regulations- The regulators of the futures industry are the CFTC and NFA. Each provides very strict guidelines and criteria regarding the distribution of track records by publishers. One such rule mandates that a track record may not be presented as “real” trading unless every account following a program/system can be verified and documented. While this may not stop other advisory publishers who seek to boost their marketing efforts, Candid Commodities is proud to say that we proactively adhere to such regulations.

Who can I contact if I still have questions?
Contact us directly if you have additional questions about becoming a member of Candid Commodities or if you require assistance with your existing membership. Click HERE for our contact details. We look forward to hearing from you!