Futures Trading Course
7 Modules
42 Lessons
Course Overview
The future trading course is a comprehensive study program designed to help individuals understand and master the concepts and techniques involved in futures trading. The course is divided into 7 modules, each containing 6 lessons. The 7 modules are:The future trading course is a comprehensive study program designed to help individuals understand and master the concepts and techniques involved in futures trading. The course is divided into 7 modules, each containing 6 lessons.
Course Modules
Module 1
Introduction to Futures Trading
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of futures trading, including what futures contracts are and how they work. You will also be introduced to the different types of futures contracts, the role of futures in investing and trading, how futures are traded on exchanges, and the key participants in futures markets. This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the basics of futures trading.
Module 6
Trading Psychology and Discipline
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module focuses on the psychological and emotional aspects of futures trading. This module aims to help traders understand how emotions and behavior can impact their trading decisions and how to develop a disciplined approach to trading. The module covers topics such as stress management, risk tolerance, and maintaining a trading plan. The objective of this module is to equip traders with the tools and techniques they need to maintain a level head and make informed trading decisions, even in the face of market volatility and uncertainty. This module is essential for traders who want to achieve long-term success in the futures market and avoid common psychological traps that can lead to costly mistakes.
Module 2
Futures Market Fundamentals
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the economic, financial and institutional factors that drive the futures market. The lessons in this module aim to familiarize students with the various drivers of supply and demand in futures markets, including market trends, economic indicators, geopolitical events, and monetary policy. The module includes lessons on the key concepts of futures market microstructure, including market participants, price discovery, and the role of futures exchanges. Additionally, the module will cover important topics such as interest rates, commodity pricing, and other key factors that influence the futures market. Overall, the objective of this module is to equip students with a solid foundation in futures market fundamentals, so that they can make informed decisions when trading futures contracts.
Module 3
Futures Trading Strategies
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module focuses on teaching traders’ various strategies that can be used in futures trading to generate profits and manage risks. The module covers a range of topics, from basic to advanced strategies, designed to help traders develop a comprehensive understanding of futures trading and make informed trading decisions. Lessons within this module will provide an in-depth look at a variety of futures trading strategies, including trend following, range trading, and statistical arbitrage, among others. This module is designed for traders of all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced traders, and will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement successful futures trading strategies.
Module 4
Futures Trading Risk Management
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module focuses on the techniques and methods used to manage risk in futures trading. The goal of this module is to equip traders with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and mitigate risk in their trading activities. Topics covered in this module include position sizing, stop-loss orders, hedging, and diversification. The module also discusses various risk management tools, such as Value at Risk (VaR) and stress testing and provides guidance on developing a robust risk management plan. By the end of this module, traders should have a solid understanding of how to manage risk in their futures trading activities and be able to implement effective risk management strategies to help protect their portfolios.
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module focuses on the use of technical analysis in futures trading. Technical analysis is a method of evaluating securities by analyzing statistics generated by market activity, such as past prices and volume. The objective of this module is to teach traders how to use technical analysis to make informed trading decisions in the futures market.
The module covers various topics such as chart patterns, trend lines, moving averages, oscillators, and other technical indicators. Traders will learn how to interpret and use these technical indicators to make trading decisions, such as identifying trends, finding entry and exit points, and managing risk. The module also covers the use of technical analysis in combination with other trading strategies, such as fundamental analysis and risk management.
By the end of the module, traders will have a comprehensive understanding of how to use technical analysis in futures trading and will be able to apply this knowledge to make informed and profitable trading decisions.
Module 7
Getting Started with Futures Trading
Lessons
6
Learning Duration
90 Minutes
This module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of futures trading. This module covers the basics of futures trading, including the mechanics of how futures contracts work, the types of futures markets available, and the various strategies that traders use to trade futures. It also covers important aspects of trading, such as risk management, and provides practical tips for getting started with futures trading, including how to find and select a broker, open a trading account, and place trades. This module is ideal for anyone who is new to futures trading and wants to gain a solid understanding of the basics before they start trading.