Futures Trading 101 – The Complete Beginner’s Guide
About course
This course is the perfect starting point for anyone new to the world of futures trading. It provides a comprehensive foundation, breaking down the complexities of futures markets into easy-to-understand concepts. You’ll learn the fundamentals of what futures are, how the markets operate, and how to choose the right brokerage and trading platform to start your journey.
In addition to understanding the mechanics of futures, this course emphasizes the critical concepts of risk management and trading psychology. You'll discover how to effectively manage margin and leverage, the importance of stop losses, and how to develop a winning mindset. Whether you’re looking to trade part-time or go full-time, this course sets you up with the knowledge and mindset necessary for success from day one.
Course content
Getting Started with Futures
3 Units
What Are Futures? (And Why Trade Them?)
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How Futures Markets Work: Exchanges, Contracts, and Specs
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Choosing a Brokerage and Trading Platform
Unit |
The Essentials of Risk and Reward
3 Units
Understanding Margin, Leverage & Position Sizing
Unit |
Risk Management: Stop Losses & Trade Planning
Unit |
Psychology of Trading: Winning Mindset from Day One
Unit |