What Are Futures Contracts? – A futures contract is a deal to buy or sell something later. – The price and date are fixed today. – Buyer is long, seller is short.

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[{"selector":"#anim-ab778066-0f53-41fb-b89a-24c86516e68d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8dd823f6-dd3d-49af-b823-ea8229229e6c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Tips for Beginners – Use a trusted broker – Start small – Learn margin and leverage – Watch the market carefully Tips for Beginners – Use a trusted broker – Start small – Learn margin and leverage – Watch the market carefully Learn what futures contracts are in simple words. Understand how they work, how to buy and sell them, and how traders make money safely in futures trading.