How to Trade Futures for Beginners

October 30, 2024 Beginner
We'll explain the basics of how to trade futures and show a simple futures trade, so you'll be able to start practicing in papermoney® on the thinkorswim® desktop platform.
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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

Investing involves risk, including, for some products, more than your initial investment.

The paperMoney® software application is provided for educational purposes only, and allows users to engage in simulated trading with hypothetical funds using live market data. Market activity, trade executions, transaction costs, and other elements presented in paperMoney are simulations only. Simulated performance does not ensure success in a live environment.

Stop orders are not guaranteed an execution. Due to Exchange rules based on certain conditions at the time of activation, the exchange may reject or substitute an exchange-designated limit order for the originally triggered market order.

Trailing stops and other conditional orders are held on Schwab's servers and not routed until your order conditions have been met.

Futures and futures options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options: https://www.schwab.com/Futures_RiskDisclosure prior to trading futures products. Futures accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Read additional CFTC and NFA futures and forex public disclosures for Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC: https://www.schwab.com/legal/futures-disclosures Futures and futures options trading services provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC. Trading privileges subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify. Futures and futures options trading services provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC. Trading privileges subject to review and approval. Not all clients will qualify.

Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and NFA Forex Dealer Member and a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

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