Futures Courses

 

 

Mechanics of a Futures Market This tour is designed to help you better understand the workings of the futures markets, why futures contracts exist, who uses them and what makes them tick. You will also learn the difference between on-and-off-exchange transactions and the benefits of trading through a regulated exchange where professional traders provide liquidity. Investors will learn the basics of how futures are priced and learn how to locate contract descriptions, specifications along with margin values using the Interactive Brokers website. We also walk viewers through some basic trade examples to illustrate the profit and loss calculation associated with leveraged derivative instruments.

Mechanics of Interest Rate Trading This tour is designed to help introduce investors to key factors surrounding monetary policy, the economy and how interest rates are set. Investors will learn about yield curves, what causes the curve to change shape and how expectations about the future price of money play an integral role. We explain the key trading tools for anyone interested in watching or trading the interest rate markets and illustrate how monetary futures markets work. Whether you are a hedger, speculator or just want to expand your knowledge of trading futures and options this tour covers the international monetary space.

 

 

Note: Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by calling (203) 618-5800 or visiting: http://www.optionsclearing.com/publications/risks/riskchap1.jsp

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Security futures involve a high degree of risk and are not suitable for all investors. The amount you may lose may be greater than your initial investment. Before trading security futures, please read the Security Futures Risk Disclosure Statement. For a copy, call (203) 618-5800.

Futures are not suitable for all investors. The amount you may lose may be greater than your initial investment. Before trading futures, please read the CFTC Risk Disclosure. For a copy, call (203) 618-5800.

There is a substantial risk of loss in foreign exchange trading. The settlement date of foreign exchange trades can vary due to time zone differences and bank holidays. When trading across foreign exchange markets, this may necessitate borrowing funds to settle foreign exchange trades. The interest rate on borrowed funds must be considered when computing the cost of trades across multiple markets.

Exchange and Industry Sponsored Webinars are presented by unaffiliated third parties. Interactive Brokers LLC is not responsible for the content of these presentations. You should review the contents of each presentation and make your own judgment as to whether the content is appropriate for you. Interactive Brokers LLC does not provide recommendations or advice.