Learn about futures trading, along with how contracts work, key market factors, risks, and potential benefits, and how investors use futures to hedge or speculate.

Futures and forex markets are both popular options for investors looking to trade financial assets, but they differ in key ways. Futures involve standardized contracts to buy or sell assets at a set ...

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing to expand agricultural futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. CFTC says the change would make the market more vibrant, while brokers and ...

In this in-depth analysis, we’ll examine how to exploit recurring intraday movements in futures markets for metals. The reference basket includes several underlying assets, but the focus will be on ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

Closing Prices: March corn futures gained 1 1/2 of a cent today, settling at 438 1/4. Today’s range was contained within the prior days range and came in at just 2 3/4 cents. The 14-day average true ...

Futures trading allows investors to speculate on asset prices with contracts that commit them to buy or sell at a set future date and price. This approach allows for leverage, enabling traders to ...