Jim, I couldn't agree with you more on

> Options are a much safer way of trading
> futures. Especially when you don't have
> enough cash to re-enter the market after
> you're "stopped out."

I've always wanted to learn more about options trading on commodities. I trade stock options so understand how options work. But because my discount broker doesn't handle commodities, I never bothered finding one that does. Also, I don't think many DISCOUNT brokers handle commodities, certainly not in Canada?? I'll have to ask around.

Can you refer me to some site where I can learn more? I guess you subscribe to a newsletter or news service? And where do you get the symbols for the commodities? Is it the CBOE? Perhaps we can chat offline on this. I'd be interested in learning more.

Thanks.

Eliz.