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Futures trading is a fast-paced, risky and sometimes lucrative strategy that is most often used for hedging and speculation. Futures contracts are the trading vehicle. They call for the purchase ...

The futures markets are interrelated, and supply and demand can be connected, as some futures contracts serve as an input for other contracts. As an example, oil prices make up the majority of the ...

Futures are leveraged investments, meaning you can control huge contracts with little capital. While leverage makes for efficient use of money, losses, when they occur, can be substantial.

To establish a futures contract, traders must put up a portion of its total value called margin, often 3 to 12 percent. The clearinghouse holds this capital as security for the contract.

Physical oil traders are increasingly turning to futures contracts that deliver supplies to the export hub of Houston, taking ...

The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq futures contracts trade on the CME Globex system and are called E-mini contracts. The contract multiplier determines the dollar value of each point of price movement.

Weyerhaeuser offers a compelling opportunity as a liquid, dividend-paying REIT with direct exposure to potential upside in ...

Cons of Perpetual Futures Contracts: 1. Risk of Liquidation: With the benefits of high leverage also comes high risk. If the market moves against a trader’s position, they may quickly find themselves ...