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Futures Trading – Definition, History and Types

Futures trading are the trading of futures contracts, which gives the holder the ability to buy underlying products for a predetermined price after a definite period of time. These contracts are created mostly for hedging the price uncertainty at the time of product delivery. Futures trading differ from spot trading, in which the trades are [...]

Why Day Trade Futures Instead of Stocks or Options

I don’t doubt the legion of day traders who claim great success with options and stocks.  But neither of these investments meets the criteria for a great day trading instrument for me.   Why? The real issue in day trading stocks for me is the lack of leverage available to maximize profits.  Regulation T is currently [...]