Despite its relatively short history, the energy futures contract has become an essential part of the modern financial system, thanks to its efficiency in controlling volatility in the price of ...

In futures trading, success can bring you significant profits, but mistakes can be costly. Different types of futures contracts have distinctive features, though they are always an agreement to buy or ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Take a look at some basic examples of hedging in the futures market, as well as the return prospects and risks.

Oil futures are financial contracts that allow participants to buy or sell a specific quantity of oil at a predetermined price on a future date. These contracts serve as an agreement between the buyer ...

While most people can open a trading account and trade oil futures, starting to trade can be a daunting experience. In the U.S., there are restrictions as to who can open a futures trading account.

CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group (CME), the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Treasury Bill (T-Bill) futures, launched on October 2, have traded more ...

PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TradeStation Securities, Inc. (“TradeStation Securities”), an award-winning †, self-clearing online brokerage firm for trading stocks, options, futures, and futures ...

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Australian Market Licence Operator, FEX Global, will make its physically deliverable Large-Scale Generation Certificate (LGC) Monthly Futures Contract available for ...

This is part 2 of a multi-part series where we deep dive into the nuances of Index Returns. This paper will provide an overview of the mechanisms of equity futures, the purpose of the equity index ...