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Guide to Understanding Opportunities and Risks in Futures Trading

Posted By: National Futures Association (NFA)

Introduction

Futures Markets: What, Why & Who?

The Market Participants

What is a Futures Contract?

The Process of Price Discovery

Gains and Losses on Futures Contracts

Futures Trading and Leverage

Margins

Basic Trading Strategies

Participating in Futures Trading

Deciding How to Participate

Regulation of Futures Trading

Establishing an Account

What to Look For in a Futures Contract

The Contract Unit

How Prices Are Quoted

Minimum Price Changes

Daily Price Limits

Position Limits

The Risks of Futures Trading

Choosing a Futures Contract

Liquidity

Stop Orders

Spreads

Options on Futures Contracts

Buying Call Options

Buying Put Options

Option Premiums

Selling Options

In Closing

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