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  • What Are Futures Contracts? How They Work

    A foundational introduction to futures contracts: what a futures contract is, how margin and leverage work, the difference between speculators and hedgers, and the unique risks of leveraged derivatives trading.

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  • Futures Margin and Leverage Explained

    How initial and maintenance margin work, how leverage is calculated from margin, the mechanics of margin calls, and how to size futures contracts so leverage works for you instead of against you.

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