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Chapter 5: Speculating with Futures Contracts

In this section

  • What Attracts Speculators?
    An in-depth exploration of why speculative traders are drawn to the futures market, focusing on potential profit, leverage, and market opportunities, as well as key considerations like regulatory oversight and margin management.
  • Types of Speculators in Futures Trading
    Explore key speculator categories such as Intraday, Swing, Position, and Algorithmic traders, along with Canadian regulatory considerations under CIRO.
  • Price Forecasting Techniques (Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis)
    Explore the fundamentals of price forecasting methods, including economic indicators and chart-based signals, crucial to speculating with futures contracts.
  • Risk Management Tools (Stop-Loss Orders, Margin Calls)
    Learn how to control downside risk and preserve capital while speculating with futures contracts, focusing on essential stop-loss strategies and margin protocols in the Canadian derivatives landscape.
  • High-Frequency & Algorithmic Trading
    Explore how high-frequency and algorithmic trading strategies shape modern futures markets, focusing on ultra-fast execution, cutting-edge technology, and regulatory frameworks in Canada under CIRO.
  • Leveraged Speculation and Volatility Management
    Discover how futures traders employ leverage to magnify gains (and losses) while managing volatility through robust risk controls, targeted stop-out levels, options hedges, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

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