Futures

Dive into the world of futures trading with our comprehensive collection of guides and resources. Whether you're a beginner seeking to understand the fundamentals or an experienced trader looking to refine your strategies, our platform provides everything you need to succeed in the futures market.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Futures

Benzinga explains how to get involved in day trading futures and details some of the benefits and risks of doing so.

Are Futures Riskier Than Options?

Should you buy futures or options? This futures vs. options guide will explore which derivative is riskier.

Best Strategies for Futures Trading

What are the best futures trading strategies? Let’s find out. See the best online brokers for futures strategies and get started today.

How Do Futures Contracts Work?

Discover the mechanics behind buying and selling futures and understand the benefits of using a futures contract in your investment strategy.

9 Best Futures Trading Platforms in 2024

Discover the best online futures trading platforms for commodity trading, based on commissions, ease-of-use, features, security and more.

Best Futures Trading Courses

The best futures trading futures includes courses for beginners, intermediates and advanced traders. Check out Benzinga's recommendations.

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Eurodollar Futures

Chris Davis

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December 13th, 2023

Eurodollar Futures

Eurodollar futures have always been an important interest rate and credit risk benchmark. Investors will watch them in an even more vigorous way in today’s highly volatile economy.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Futures

A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Futures

Jay and Julie Hawk

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December 12th, 2023

Benzinga explains how to get involved in day trading futures and details some of the benefits and risks of doing so.
Futures Trading: Best Futures to Trade

Futures Trading: Best Futures to Trade

Charles Munyi

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December 3rd, 2023

Futures trading could be a good way to hedge your portfolio or reduce risks. Check out the 5 best futures to trade and find a brokerage now.
Where to Trade Gold Futures

Where to Trade Gold Futures

Dan Schmidt

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November 27th, 2023

Is there an easier way to own gold? Learn where to trade gold futures with Benzinga’s guide.