In This Course, You Will Learn About...

  • Futures Foundations

    What are the benefits of trading futures? Find out! Discover some of the nuanced differences between futures and other tradable products.

  • Contract Composition

    Notional Value, Tick Size, Expiration, and Contract Multipliers! We explain how these terms contribute to the makeup of each futures product.

  • Market Mechanics

    Get a grasp on what makes each futures market tick! Check out our comprehensive list of what to keep in mind as you begin to trade futures.

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Futures Contracts
  • 2
    Products and Markets Introduction
  • 3
    Margin and Buying Power
  • 4
    Trading Strategies and Mechanics
  • 1.1 Introduction to Futures 1.2 What Makes up a Futures Contract? 1.3 Contract Size, Notional & Tick Values 1.4 Expiration: Understanding the Mechanics 1.5 Symbols and Products 1.6 Recap on Contract Mechanics QUIZ: Futures Contracts
  • 2.1 Introduction to Products and Markets 2.2 Trading Hours 2.3 Who is trading Futures? Market Participants 2.4 Market Sectors Overview 2.5 Market Products 2.6 Recap: Five Key Concepts QUIZ: Futures Mechanics
  • 3.1 Introduction to Futures Margin 3.2 Initial and Maintenance Margin 3.3 Margin Calls QUIZ: Futures Margin
  • 4.1 Order Entry Mechanics 4.2 Assessing Risk 4.3 Liquidity and Volume 4.4 Binary Events 4.5 Open Interest and The "COT" Report QUIZ: Futures Insight