Section V: Futures Markets
Futures markets are exchanges where standardized contracts trade for delivery at a future date and price. They are used by hedgers to reduce risk and by speculators to profit from price moves.
Foundation of Modern Futures Markets
Machine Learning in Equity Futures
Machine Learning in Fixed Income Markets
The Single Stock Futures Market
Contract Obligations that Magnify...
Futures markets connect spot markets to expectations about the future, so they are important for risk management and macro trading. They also cover more than physical commodities, extending into stock indexes, bonds, and foreign currencies. However, when using leverage (borrowed funds), futures contracts can be highly risky as both gains and losses are magnified. The CFTC has argued that these contracts may not be suitable for retail investors.