Futures trading is one of the oldest forms of investing out there. It dates back to the dawn of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. The ancient Greeks were a big fan too. Aristotle wrote about the ...

Futures and commodities are complex and volatile asset classes that require careful study before investing in. Browse Investopedia’s expert-written library to learn more.

Tim Smith has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, both as a writer and as a trader. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

Online brokerage NinjaTrader is revamping its educational livestream dedicated to the futures market as it looks to bolster its offerings for new customers amid rising interest in the space from ...

We've tested countless futures trading platforms and among our favorites are Plus500, NinjaTrader for desktop traders and Interactive Brokers for those looking to access a worldwide market. Of course, ...

Futures trading allows investors to speculate on asset prices with contracts that commit them to buy or sell at a set future date and price. This approach allows for leverage, enabling traders to ...

“SO LONG AS you think about what others are thinking about, and stick to your trading strategy, you can always be successful.” This encouraging, if dubious, sliver of market wisdom was proffered on ...