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Educational Resources

There are many ways to learn about futures and options trading, but the following choices are what we at FuturesView see as your best sources
of information and education...

Literature


 Start with a basic book or course on futures trading.  Find out as much as you can  about this intriguing investment vehicle before you put your hard earned money on the line. 
 
Seminars


 You don't need anything extraordinary, but a good basic strategy seminar or workshop will offer you a "hands on" opportunity to learn about trading. 
 
Newsletters

 There are many excellent trading newsletters available today.  Try out several through free trials and samples.    Newsletters are often your best source for current technical and fundamental insight.
Contract Specs

 Trading months, market hours, point values, contract sizes, etc.  These are important facts that a trader needs before entering any market.

Brokerage Firm

 Look for a firm that has been around a long time and has a good reputation.  A firm that offers both discount and full-service features is best.
Futures Expiration Dates
 Be aware of important contract expiration dates.
 
Option Expiration Dates
 Be aware of important option expiration dates.
 
Option Basics
 A valuable tool for investing in the volatile futures markets.
 
Online Trading  Is online trading right for you?
New Traders  Good advice for novice traders.

 

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