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Futures

Trading today for tomorrow’s prices.

Lessons
1
Futures
Trading on tomorrow's prices
Learn about standardized, exchange-traded contracts for hedging.
2
Mechanics of Futures Contracts
Turning predictions into real trades
Learn how standardized futures contracts are priced and traded, and what happens from the moment the deal is made to the moment it expires.
3
Commodity Futures
Future-proofing commodities
Trade commodity futures to hedge price volatility in key sectors.
4
Financial Futures
Betting on financial futures
Use currency, interest rate & index futures to hedge risks.
5
Margin & Leverage in Futures
Trading more with less
Learn margin, leverage effects & risk management in futures.
6
Pricing of Futures
Figuring out futures prices
Price futures with cost‐of‐carry, interest rates & arbitrage.
7
Futures Pricing - Practice
From Theory to Trade
Use your pricing skills to unpack this crude oil trade tip.
8
Factors Affecting Futures Prices
What moves futures up or down
Analyze economic, geopolitical, weather & sentiment influences.
9
Hedging Strategies with Futures
Protecting with futures
Apply long/short hedging and spread techniques to manage risk.
10
Speculative Strategies with Futures
Taking risks on futures
Use trend following, spread & swing trading to speculate.