Futures Contracts: Definition, Types, Mechanics, and Trading Use

Explore futures contracts, standardized agreements for trading commodities or assets at set prices on future dates—vital for hedging and speculation.

Futures and Commodities Trading

Futures and commodities are complex and volatile asset classes that require careful study before investing in. Browse ...

The Case For Managed Futures Through The IMF ETF

Invesco Managed Futures ETF is a Buy: diversified long/short global futures, low-beta returns, and +16.7% YTD momentum. Learn ...

Building Better Commodity Portfolios – Part 2 Position Sizing: Building Exposure, Not Counting Contracts (The Next Decision After Finding the Trade)

Once a commodity spread qualifies for the watch list and fits the existing portfolio, another important decision remains: How large should the position be? It is tempting to answer that question by ...
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CFTC Continues Efforts To Integrate Perpetual Digital Commodity Contracts Into Regulated US Derivative Markets: Staff Relief Provides Exchanges With Expedited Path To Convert ...

Unlike traditional futures contracts, perpetual contracts do not have a fixed expiration date. Instead, they typically rely on a periodic funding rate mechanism to maintain alignment between the price ...

Building Better Commodity Portfolios – Part 3 Diversification Beyond Markets (Diversification Is More Than Counting Commodities)

Diversification sounds simple: avoid concentrating too much capital in a single market and spread positions across different ...