Education

Educational Resources For Trading Futures & Options

Quick Guides To Futures & Options Trading:

Futures Trading Tutorial - Learn How To Trade Futures » Given the increased traffic in commodity speculation, the most direct way to invest is trading futures contracts. As a speculator you can profit from either an increase (going long) or decrease (going short) in the price of a certain commodity... continue reading

Options Trading Tutorial - Learn How To Trade Options » For individuals seeking a less volatile investment, trading options on futures is the vehicle for them. There are two different types of options: call options, and put options. Call options are purchased when you believe the price of the underlying commodity will rise, and put options are purchased when you believe the price of the underlying commodity will fall... continue reading

Advanced Guides To Futures & Options Trading:

* Futures 101: A Complete Guide To Futures Trading (National Futures Association)

* Options 101: A Complete Guide To Options Trading (National Futures Association)

Additional Learning Resources:


CME: Chicago Mercantile Exchange: An Introduction To Futures and Options	CBOT: CBOT Agricultural Markets: An Introduction to Trading CBOT Agricultural Futures and Options	NYMEX: New York Mercantile Exchange: Energy Complex	NFA: National Futures Association: Opportunity and Risk