Futures options are a great way to trade in the futures markets. Most new traders get started by trading futures options instead of straight futures contracts. There is generally less risk and volatility when trading options instead of actual futures contracts.
Many traders often start with the simple strategy of buying options. This is a comparatively safe investment approach relative to trading futures outright, and the general idea that the purchase of options limits downside risk to the option premium plus commission and fees is well understood by most. Confusion often arises, however, when trying to [...] - Read More
After the outright purchase or sale of an option, beginners may be a little confused over how the option transaction is recorded in the account statement, particularly from day to day. For instance, if a customer buys an option for $700, then they may expect their total account value to decrease by $700 plus commission [...] - Read More
The most commonly used tool of risk management among retail traders is the protective stop order. While useful, the protective stop order draws one pronounced criticism among traders, namely, that it results in a position being prematurely “stopped out”. In other words, prices move sharply through the stop price, thereby closing the position at a [...] - Read More
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Options on futures contracts have added a new dimension to futures trading. Like futures, options provide price protection against adverse price moves. - Read More
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