: Futures use high leverage, allowing you to control large positions with a small amount of upfront capital called initial margin .
: While leverage amplifies gains, it also magnifies losses. It is possible to lose more than your initial investment. buying and selling futures
: Profits and losses are settled daily. Your account balance is updated at the end of every trading session based on the current market price. Leverage and Margins : Futures use high leverage, allowing you to
: Unlike options, which give you the right to trade, futures are binding obligations. Both parties must fulfill the contract at expiration, either through physical delivery (common for commodities like oil) or cash settlement (common for stock indexes). : Profits and losses are settled daily
: You buy a contract if you expect the price of the underlying asset to rise. You profit if you can sell the contract later at a higher price than your entry.
: You sell a contract if you expect prices to fall. You profit by buying it back later at a lower price, capturing the difference.