Traders who win consistently treat trading as a business. While there is no guarantee that you will make money, developing a trading plan is crucial if you want to become consistently successful and thrive in the trading game. Every trader—no matter your experience—needs a plan.

Controlling risk while trading takes many forms. It starts with properly selecting which markets to trade, then moves on to decisions about allocating capital and taking appropriate-sized positions. But managing risk and limiting losses also is accomplished through understanding risk itself as we…

You have created your trading plan and developed a risk management strategy that works best for you. Now it’s time to define how you plan to make buy and sell decisions. Some traders and investors like to look at price patterns on a chart and technical indicators to make a decision, i.e., technic…

Discover how options can help you mitigate downside risk and diversify your portfolio across major asset classes such as interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agriculture and metals. Get acquainted with the basic fundamentals, strategy and vocabulary of our options markets, pr…

Option prices are driven by multiple variables including changes in the underlying price, interest rates, passage of time, and changes in the expected volatility in the market. Collectively, these are called “the Greeks” because the symbols used to represent the sensitivities of these complex der…

Looking to understand more about Bitcoin? This is the place for you. Review the basics of bitcoin and gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and how market participants can use them to manage bitcoin volatility and risk.

Option Strategies are an integral part of a trader’s routine. Learn about common option strategies utilized by traders that express their view of market direction and expected volatility. Some option strategies are designed to mitigate risk while others are designed to profit by accepting risk. W…

Build and refine your trading strategies using options calculator, event volatility calculator, open interest heatmap, TWiO, QuikVol tool, strategies simulator overview, Fx Options Vol Converter

Gain a better understanding of how changes in underlying prices and implied volatility affect option premiums.

Controlling risk while trading takes many forms. It starts with properly selecting which markets to trade, then moves on to decisions about allocating capital and taking appropriate-sized positions. But managing risk and limiting losses also is accomplished through understanding risk itself as well as human nature. Any trader’s chance for success improves with a disciplined use and understanding of money management techniques.

These lessons cover the definition of futures spread trades and why you may want to add spreads to your trading strategy.  We will discuss the benefits of spread trading which include potential less risk and cost efficiencies.   These lessons will introduce the different types of spreads used with various products. 

Ferrous metals are metals that contain iron. These are distinct from both precious and base metals. They include raw materials of iron ore and steel scrap and semi-finished products such as hot rolled coil. The mining, production, and distribution of ferrous metals is global. Explore factors impacting supply and demand, commercial and industrial uses, and hedging and risk management strategies.

Gain a better understanding of how changes in underlying prices and implied volatility affect option premiums.

Discover the diverse world of base metals—copper, aluminum, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc. With wide industrial and commercial applications, opportunities abound for hedging price risk and investment. Explore base metals futures to unlock market potential and tailor strategies to fit your trading goals.

These lessons will provide insight into the Micro E-mini futures, including a size comparison to classic E-mini contracts, a look at enhanced exposure and the benefits Micro E-mini futures can offer you. More precisely hedge index exposure and manage your positions with more versatility, since Micro E-mini futures are fungible with classic E-mini contracts. Even get examples of how to hedge more precisely with Micro E-mini futures.