Physical oil traders are increasingly turning to futures contracts that deliver supplies to the export hub of Houston, taking ...

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This is the second gold tariff scare. The first one occurred after the election. The difference is that, then, there was time ...

Futures are leveraged investments, meaning you can control huge contracts with little capital. While leverage makes for efficient use of money, losses, when they occur, can be substantial.

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle saw some early profit taking pressure after contract and record highs again Thursday. However, the cattle futures have been resilient and every break ...

The futures markets are interrelated, and supply and demand can be connected, as some futures contracts serve as an input for other contracts. As an example, oil prices make up the majority of the ...

Futures trading is a fast-paced, risky and sometimes lucrative strategy that is most often used for hedging and speculation. Futures contracts are the trading vehicle. They call for the purchase ...

To establish a futures contract, traders must put up a portion of its total value called margin, often 3 to 12 percent. The clearinghouse holds this capital as security for the contract.

Cons of Perpetual Futures Contracts: 1. Risk of Liquidation: With the benefits of high leverage also comes high risk. If the market moves against a trader’s position, they may quickly find themselves ...