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. 1.1 Introduction to Futures

    2. 1.2 What Makes up a Futures Contract?

    3. 1.3 Contract Size, Notional & Tick Values

    4. 1.4 Expiration: Understanding the Mechanics

    5. 1.5 Symbols and Products

    6. 1.6 Recap on Contract Mechanics

    7. QUIZ: Futures Contracts

    1. 2.1 Introduction to Products and Markets

    2. 2.2 Trading Hours

    3. 2.3 Who is Trading Futures? Market Participants

    4. 2.4 Market Sectors Overview

    5. 2.5 Market Products

    6. 2.6 Recap: Five Key Concepts

    7. QUIZ: Futures Mechanics

    1. 3.1 Introduction to Futures Margin

    2. 3.2 Initial and Maintenance Margin

    3. 3.3 Margin Calls

    4. QUIZ: Futures Margin

    1. 4.1 Order Entry Mechanics

    2. 4.2 Assessing Risk

    3. 4.3 Liquidity and Volume

    4. 4.4 Binary Events

    5. 4.5 Open Interest and The "COT" Report

    6. QUIZ: Futures Insight
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  • 24 lessons