Futures trading uses leverage, requiring a broker and margin minimum that varies by contract. If market value falls and reaches maintenance margin, you must deposit more funds or liquidate.

An effective trading strategy should take into account your risk tolerance and long-term financial goals. Options, futures ... adjusting your position frequently can help you limit losses and ...

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report provides a breakdown of the net positions for "non-commercial" (speculative) traders in U.S. futures ...