Understand Futures Contract Commodity Contract Specifications

Introduction to Futures

CME Course Overview

New to futures and options or looking for a refresher?  This course is designed for you. Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide. Gain a stronger understanding of how futures work and why more market participants are using derivatives in their trading strategies today.

This course covers:

•Contract Trading Codes
•Expiration and Settlement Processes
•Tick movements
•Futures Price Limits
•Notional Value
•Futures Market Transparency
•Margin
•Roles of Speculators and Hedgers

Review a series of short videos.