Understanding and Calculating the Notional Value of Futures Contracts

Learn the steps to calculate notional value for futures contracts and why it's pivotal in evaluating risks and managing your ...

Futures Trading: What It Is, How It Works, Factors, and Pros & Cons

Learn about futures trading, along with how contracts work, key market factors, risks, and potential benefits, and how investors use futures to hedge or speculate.
The Globe and Mail

Commodity Spread Trading vs. Outright Futures: Which Is Better for Risk-Controlled Trading?

Commodity futures have always attracted traders looking for leverage, diversification, and exposure to global supply-and-demand trends. But anyone who has traded outright futures—even ...
Nasdaq

Futures Trading in Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

Short Take: Wipro F&O contract adjustments

Wipro (₹238*) announced an interim dividend of ₹6 on January 19. The face value per equity share is ₹2. The dividend will lead to necessary adjustments in the futures and options (F&O) contracts on ...