Despite its relatively short history, the energy futures contract has become an essential part of the modern financial system, thanks to its efficiency in controlling volatility in the price of ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a ...

In futures trading, success can bring you significant profits, but mistakes can be costly. Different types of futures contracts have distinctive features, though they are always an agreement to buy or ...

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level ...

You have almost certainly heard some fictional character wheel and deal over “futures.” You’ve probably heard the phrase “corner the market” or “invest in pork bellies” too. The (quite funny) Eddie ...

The S&P 500® Dividend Points Index tracks dividend payments of S&P 500 constituents, based on a fixed initial market capitalization, independent of equity price changes. The index cannot be invested ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

Trading oil futures contracts can be a new source of business income. You can open an account in your business name and use company money to fund the account. If your business was set up to trade ...

Brazil’s weather caused some excitement in the soybean market this week. One day forecasts showed no rain, and the next it did. Until late January, farmers should expect South America’s weather ...