More Basics about Trading Futures
Now that you know how futures trading works, you’re ready to dive deeper into the world of commodities. The following resources provide more in-depth information about commodity investing.
Brochures & Pamphlets
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Articles and Reprints
- Futures Market Basics by CFTC
- Are You About to Trade? by CFTC
- Economic Purpose of Futures Markets and How They Work by CFTC
Glossary
- Definitions of Basic Futures Terms - A Quick Reference by Lind-Waldock
Regulatory Information/CFTC
Glossary
- Definition of Regulatory Terms - A Quick Reference by Lind-Waldock
The CFTC
A U.S. government regulatory agency. They process applications for Exchanges and Specific Futures Contracts, and audit the various markets for possible manipulation or wrongdoing. They also provide consumer alerts, educational publications and information on futures professionals. Dig a little deeper into the commission's functions and review some of their more helpful articles at our CFTC page.
Institute for Financial Markets/Online Course
Courtesy of The Institute for Financial Markets (IFM), an Introduction to the Futures and Options Markets is exactly the information you need to get a good understanding of commodity trading.
The IFM is an independent, nonprofit educational foundation that offers classes, research and industry professional training.
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