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Beginner Futures Trading Course Print

Created by: Mike Butler

Modified on: Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 12:59 PM

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Curriculum Outline:

Introduction to Futures

What Makes up a Futures Contract?

Contract Size, Notional & Tick Values

Expiration: Understanding the Mechanics

Symbols and Products

Recap on Contract Mechanics

Introduction to Products and Markets

Trading Hours

Who is Trading Futures? Market Participants

Market Sectors Overview

Market Products

Recap: Five Key Concepts

Introduction to Futures Margin

Initial and Maintenance Margin

Margin Calls

Order Entry Mechanics

Assessing Risk

Liquidity and Volume

Binary Events

Open Interest and the "COT" Report

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