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
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