Futures

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), sometimes known as the Chicago Merc, is a regulated futures and options exchange in Chicago, Illinois. Agriculture, energy, stock indices, foreign exchange, interest rates, metals, real estate, and even weather are among the industries in which the CME trades futures and, in most cases, options. What is the future of […]

From 6:00 p.m. U.S. ET to 5:00 p.m. U.S. ET the next day, E-mini S&P 500 futures are traded on the CME Globex trading platform. The E-mini S&P 500 futures contract is traded on a quarterly basis. March, June, September, and December are all good months to trade. Is the futures market now active? Each

Most people who follow the financial markets are aware that events in Asia and Europe can have an impact on the US market. How many times have you awoken to CNBC or Bloomberg reporting that European markets are down 2%, that futures are pointing to a weaker open, and that markets are trading below fair

An interest rate future is a futures contract with an interest-paying underlying product. A contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller for the delivery of an interest-bearing asset in the future. How do interest rates on futures work? A financial derivative that permits exposure to interest rate variations is an interest rate

Dow futures are commodity deals with predetermined prices and delivery dates. Prior to the opening bell, they allow investors to forecast or bet on the future value of equities. A futures contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two individuals or organisations. These parties agree to exchange money or assets depending on the expected prices

Gasoline futures are traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM). Prices for gasoline futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange are quoted in dollars and cents per gallon, and lots of 42000 gallons are traded (1000 barrels). TOCOM Gasoline futures are priced in yen per kiloliter and are

Stock index futures, such as the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES), reflect expectations for a stock index’s price at a later date, based on dividends and interest rates. Index futures are two-party agreements that are considered a zero-sum game because when one party wins, the other loses, and there is no net wealth transfer. While

Futures options are contracts that reflect the right to buy (go long) or sell (go short) a specific underlying futures contract at a predetermined price on or before a specific date, the expiration date. What is the primary distinction between options and futures contracts? A futures contract gives the holder the right to buy or

E-mini S&P 500 options use a variety of trading strategies, from simple to complex. These futures options are adaptable and versatile. They allow for additional types of trading, such as spread techniques and outright positions, as well as hedging. The underlying Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index, which gauges the performance of equities across the

Ether futures are legal contracts that allow you to acquire or sell Ether at a later date. Ether futures are backed by Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world. Ether futures are contracts that represent Ether, with the actual settlement of Ether (or cash) occurring in the future, when the contract is exercised. What are