Learn about the world of futures trading, including strategies and techniques for trading futures using the thinkorswim® platform on tdameritrade.com. The course covers topics such as understanding futures margin, hedging for portfolio risk, beta weighting, micro E-mini futures contracts, VIX futures analysis, U.S. Treasury futures, stock volume, and setting up thinkorswim® for futures trading. The course aims to equip learners with the skills to effectively trade futures and interpret market signals. The teaching method includes video tutorials and practical demonstrations. This course is intended for individuals interested in learning about futures trading and utilizing the thinkorswim® platform for trading futures.
Overview
Syllabus
Investing Basics: Futures.
Understanding Futures Margin | Fundamentals of Futures Trading Course.
How Hedging Can Reduce Portfolio Risk | Fundamentals of Futures Trading Course.
Beta Weighting a Portfolio for Futures | Fundamentals of Futures Trading Course.
Micro E-Mini Futures Contracts.
How to Use Futures Trader on thinkorswim®.
Trading Futures on the thinkorswim Mobile App.
What VIX Futures Are Saying About Stock Market Volatility Around the 2020 Election | Market Q&A.
U.S. Treasury Futures 101.
Stock Volume Explained.
How to Set Up thinkorswim® for Trading Futures | Official thinkorswim Tutorial.
Taught by
TD Ameritrade
