Equity index futures
Contracts linked to stock-market indexes. They provide exposure to the performance of a defined index under contract-specific terms.
Index-linked contracts
FUTURES MARKET EDUCATION
Understand the market. Master your tools.
Explore the tools, order types, charting techniques, contract specifications, and risk controls that matter when trading futures markets.
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FUTURES TOOLKIT
OVERVIEW
Market intelligence
PRICE ANALYSIS
Technical analysis
Trends and price structure
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Order management
Execution and order types
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Risk controls
Margin and exposure
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Explore the futures ecosystem
Understand the instruments, analysis methods, execution tools, and risk considerations behind a futures trading workflow.
Commodity futures
Contracts linked to commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, agricultural products, and metals.
Energy · Agriculture · Metals
Currency futures
Contracts that establish terms for exchanging specified currency amounts at a future date.
Exchange-traded FX contracts
Interest-rate futures
Contracts connected to interest rates or interest-rate-sensitive financial instruments, depending on the product specification.
Rates · Fixed income
THE TOOLKIT
Futures trading tools
Discover what each tool does, how traders use it, and what to understand before relying on it.
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SEARCH
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Market research
Market Explorer
Explore futures markets and identify contracts relevant to your trading strategy.
- Search by instrument or symbol
- Compare available contract types
- Review contract specifications
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Contract management
Contract Expiry Calendar
Track expiration dates, last trading days, and important contract milestones.
- Expiration schedules
- Last trading day information
- Settlement deadlines
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Contract management
Rollover Reference
Understand how traders move exposure from an expiring contract into a later-dated contract.
- Compare contract maturities
- Review price differences
- Understand rollover considerations
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Technical analysis
Interactive Price Charts
Analyze historical price movements to identify trends, market structure, and potential trading setups.
- Candlestick and line charts
- Price and time axes
- Historical market analysis
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Technical analysis
Chart Timeframes
Examine market movements over different periods, from short-term fluctuations to broader trends.
- Intraday analysis
- Daily price movements
- Longer-term trend analysis
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Technical analysis
Technical Indicators
Use mathematical calculations derived from market data to help interpret price behavior.
- Moving averages
- Relative Strength Index (RSI)
- MACD and Bollinger Bands
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Technical analysis
Drawing & Trend Tools
Mark important price levels and visualize possible support, resistance, and trend structures.
- Trendlines
- Horizontal price levels
- Support and resistance zones
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Market analysis
Volume Analysis
Examine reported trading activity alongside price movements to add context to market analysis.
- Volume bars
- Price and volume comparison
- Volume-based indicators
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Order management
Market Orders
Understand orders intended for execution at the best available prices under prevailing market conditions.
- Immediate execution intent
- Available market liquidity
- Potential price slippage
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Order management
Limit Orders
Specify the maximum purchase price or minimum sale price acceptable for an order.
- Defined limit price
- Price control
- No guarantee of execution
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Order management
Stop & Stop-Limit Orders
Learn how trigger prices can activate an order or convert it into a limit order.
- Stop-price triggers
- Stop-market orders
- Stop-limit price controls
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Order management
Order Management
Review the lifecycle of submitted orders and understand how different order statuses work.
- Pending and filled orders
- Partial executions
- Cancellation and rejection
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Risk management
Stop-Loss Orders
Define a price trigger intended to close or reduce a position when the market moves against it.
- Predefined exit triggers
- Loss-management planning
- Execution-gap awareness
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Risk management
Take-Profit Orders
Define a target price for closing or reducing a position when specified market conditions are reached.
- Target-price planning
- Exit-order management
- Execution-condition awareness
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Risk management
Position Sizing
Understand how contract quantity affects exposure and potential gains or losses.
- Contract quantity
- Price movement exposure
- Risk-per-trade planning
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Risk management
Margin Requirements
Understand the collateral requirements associated with opening and maintaining futures positions.
- Initial margin
- Maintenance margin
- Margin-call and liquidation risk
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Risk management
Profit & Loss Analysis
Learn how contract size, tick value, and price movement affect the result of a futures position.
- Price movement exposure
- Tick-based calculations
- Trading costs and fees
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Risk management
Exposure Monitoring
Understand how open positions, available collateral, and correlated markets contribute to overall risk.
- Open-position exposure
- Available margin
- Concentration and correlation risk
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Contract information
Contract Specifications
Review the terms that determine what a futures contract represents and how its value is calculated.
- Contract multiplier
- Minimum price increment
- Contract settlement terms
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Contract information
Tick Size & Tick Value
Understand the minimum permitted price increment and the monetary value of a tick movement.
- Minimum price increment
- Value per tick
- Contract-specific calculations
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Contract information
Trading Sessions
Review market trading hours, scheduled breaks, holidays, and exchange-specific session rules.
- Trading session schedules
- Exchange holidays
- Session and settlement deadlines
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Contract information
Settlement Information
Understand how a contract reaches settlement at expiry and the difference between cash and physical delivery.
- Cash-settled contracts
- Physically delivered contracts
- Expiry obligations
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YOUR WORKFLOW
From market research to position management
A structured workflow helps traders understand their market exposure and the conditions surrounding an order.
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Research
Identify a contract and review its trading hours, liquidity, expiration, and specifications.
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Analyze
Examine available price history, market structure, technical indicators, and relevant events.
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Assess risk
Understand contract exposure, margin requirements, possible losses, and exit conditions.
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Manage
Where supported, monitor orders, positions, margin, and contract-expiration deadlines.
KNOW BEFORE YOU TRADE
The details that can change your risk
Futures contracts are standardized instruments, but their specifications and trading conditions differ. Understand the contract before entering a position.
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Contract multiplier
Determines how the quoted price translates into the contract's underlying notional value.
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Tick size and tick value
The minimum price increment and its monetary value help determine the impact of price changes.
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Margin requirements
Required collateral may change, and losses can exceed the initial margin deposited.
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Expiry and settlement
Contract deadlines and delivery obligations may require action before expiration.
FUTURES KNOWLEDGE BASE
Frequently asked questions
Learn the fundamentals before using futures trading tools.
What is futures trading?
Futures trading involves contracts that obligate the parties to transact according to specified terms at a future date, subject to the contract rules. Exchange-traded futures commonly specify the underlying asset, contract size, expiry, tick size, and settlement method. Some traders use futures to hedge existing exposure; others speculate on price movements.
What is the difference between a futures contract and a spot market?
A spot transaction generally involves buying or selling an asset for near-term delivery or settlement. A futures contract has defined contractual terms and an expiry or settlement process. Futures prices may differ from spot prices because of factors such as financing costs, storage costs, expected income, and market expectations.
What are initial margin and maintenance margin?
Initial margin is the collateral required to establish a futures position. Maintenance margin is the minimum equity requirement for maintaining that position under the applicable rules. Margin is not the maximum amount you can lose. Adverse price movements can create losses that exceed the original margin deposited.
Can a stop-loss order guarantee my exit price?
No. A stop-market order may execute at a price different from its trigger during fast markets, gaps, or periods of limited liquidity. A stop-limit order provides a limit-price restriction, but it may not execute at all. Order behavior also depends on the broker and exchange.
What happens when a futures contract expires?
The outcome depends on the specific contract. It may settle in cash or require physical delivery. Positions may need to be closed or rolled before the applicable deadline. Traders should review the official contract specifications and broker requirements well before expiry.
Are these tools connected to live market data?
This page explains futures trading tools and concepts. It does not independently connect to an exchange, market-data feed, or broker. Live prices, chart updates, order submission, and account information must be provided by an authorized, configured integration.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
Build your understanding before placing an order.
Explore the platform's available trading routes and learn how different tools fit into a futures trading workflow.
Futures trading involves substantial risk.
Futures may involve leverage, rapid losses, margin calls, and liquidation. Stop orders do not guarantee a particular execution price. Some contracts involve physical delivery or other expiry obligations. Market data and trading tools may be unavailable, delayed, or subject to specific provider conditions. Understand the contract and applicable risks before trading.