Course overview
New to futures or looking for a refresher? This course is designed for you. Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide. Gain a stronger understanding of how futures work and why more market participants are using derivatives in their trading strategies today.
This course covers:
- Contract Specifications
- Contract Trading Codes
- Expiration and Settlement Processes
- Tick movements
- Futures Price Limits
- Notional Value
- Futures Market Transparency
- Margin
- Roles of Speculators and Hedgers