Introduction to Futures Trading
Learn the essentials of futures trading, from basic contract mechanics to settlement types and market safeguards.
- What are Futures Contracts?
- Benefits of Futures Trading
- Futures Contract Specifications
- Understanding Futures Symbols
Futures Trading Concepts
Get familiar with the core mechanics of futures trading, from opening long and short positions to understanding leverage, liquidity, and order flow.
- Understanding Long and Short Positions
- Understanding Bid-Ask Spreads
- Futures Leverage Explained
- Futures Market Liquidity
Futures Trading Order Types
Explore the main order types used in futures trading, including market, limit, stop, and bracket orders and learn how to place trades effectively.
- Understanding Limit Orders
- Understanding Market Orders
- Understanding Stop and Stop-Limit Orders
- OCO and Bracket Orders Explained
Margin and Risk
Learn how margin and risk management work in futures trading, including capital requirements, position sizing, and stop losses.
- Futures Risk Management Fundamentals
- Understanding Futures Margins
- Understanding Margin Calls
- Essential Stop Loss Strategies
Trading Strategies
Learn futures trading approaches through real examples of day trading and swing trading strategies, with step-by-step breakdowns of actual trades.
- Day Trading Futures
- Real-World Day Trading Example
- Swing Trading Futures
- Real-World Swing Trading Example
Advanced Topics
Explore the deeper forces driving futures markets, from order flow and market depth to positioning, sentiment, and institutional activity.
- Order Book Analysis Techniques
- Practical Applications of Level 2 Data
- Market Drivers During Regular Hours
- Understanding Price Impact and Slippage