"Being comfortable with executing orders on the trading platforms is extremely important. I'm always happy to take the time out with a customer and walk them through the software, or if they are placing orders with me over the phone, making sure we both know exactly what their goal is with each and every trade."
– Matt Vitiello
Futures & Options Broker
Instant Futures Trading Lessons
Welcome to the CME Education Department’s Instant Web Lessons. If you’re a newcomer to the futures markets and want a quick introduction to futures and options, these lessons will get you started learning what you need to know. The lessons are short, each one introducing a few concepts or set of facts. You can study the lessons in order or select your preferences from this list.
First lesson: The Futures Contract >>
Source: Chicago Mercantile Exchange
dt Commodity News
- Crude oil futures rise amidst rig fire, peak concerns: Crude oil futures gained after early losses on Thursday, amidst news and reports that paint a grim picture for the supply of the world's most vital commodity. Read more
- Copper futures hit four-month high on tightening supply: The price of copper soared on Thursday morning, reaching a four-month high of $7,675 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, reported the Financial Times. That's the red metal's highest level since April 2010, when it reached $8,000 per ton. Read more
- Slight decrease in jobless claims leads to mild stock rise: U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning, with initial jobless claims showing a very mild decrease - enough that the news wasn't actively bad, but not strong enough to inspire confidence. Read more
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