Part of the Futures Trading 101 series. More ideas will not fix an unclear process You watch a video, see a chart pattern, and think, That makes sense. I’ll try it tomorrow. At the open, the market moves fast. You take one trade early, hesitate on another, chase a move you missed, then decide the … Continue reading How to Build a Simple, Repeatable Futures Trading Strategy
Risk Management 101 for New Futures Traders: Position Sizing That Actually Protects You
Part of the Futures Trading 101 series. Need a refresher on contract math first? See Tick Value, Point Value, and Contract Size. The trade can be good and the size can still ruin you You see a clean setup, enter with a few contracts because it “feels right,” and your stop gets hit. The loss … Continue reading Risk Management 101 for New Futures Traders: Position Sizing That Actually Protects You
Futures Margin and Leverage Explained for New Traders
Part of the Futures Trading 101 series. You see that a futures contract controls a huge position, while the platform shows a margin requirement in the low thousands. Your first thought is usually, “That means I can afford it.” No. It means you can open it. That is not the same as being able to … Continue reading Futures Margin and Leverage Explained for New Traders
What Is a Futures Contract? A Beginner’s Breakdown
Part of the Futures Trading 101 series. You Click Buy, Then Realize You Do Not Own a Stock Futures can look familiar if you trade stocks or options. There is a chart, a bid, an ask, and a buy button. Then you place a trade and realize you do not fully understand what you own—or … Continue reading What Is a Futures Contract? A Beginner’s Breakdown