There are probably hundreds of “How To Trade Futures” publications available from the internet, commodity exchanges, various brokerage firms, and private authors. This is a very small sample to get you started.
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CME’s Instant Web Lessons – the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has a nice free online tutorial for learning about trading; a good starting point.
CBOT Futures & Options Trading Strategies – Chicago Board of Trade’s tutorial for trading futures and options, using their Dow Jones contract for examples; they have basic, intermediate, and advanced strategies.
F.I.I.’s Intro to Futures & Options – Futures Industry Institute’s helpful free tutorial.
N.F.A.’s “Understanding Opportunities & Risks in Futures Trading” – official booklet from the National Futures Assn. official booklet from the National Futures Assn.
Basics of Futures Trading – source is Pacific Rim.
Commodity Futures Trading for Beginners – from Bruce Babcock.
Introduction to Futures & Commodity Trading – provided by Equity Analytics.
Learn The Basics of Futures & Options Trading – courtesy of Joey Kendrick.
“Futures 101″ – good information for beginners from Orion Futures.
“A Brief Introduction to Hedging with Futures & Options” – a well-written article by Mae Siffin of the OFOR at the U. of IL.
Types of Commodity Orders – also from Orion Futures.
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