E-mini Futures and Options
E-mini Futures Trading for the Beginner
The CME Group E-mini® equity index futures contracts track the most popular broad-based benchmarks
in the financial world and with their smaller contract size, the E-mini's are more affordable and less risky than
their corresponding regular-sized counterparts. All of these E-mini contracts trade electronically on the CME® Globex®
trading platform. This platform is an open access marketplace that allows the trader to participate directly in the
trading process, view the book of orders and prices for the E-mini and enter their own buy and sell orders globally
nearly 24 hours a day. Speed of execution and confirmation (typically measured in milliseconds) transparency, anonymity
and reliability of this electronic platform have all been instrumental to the success of the E-mini's among traders.
Among the E-mini contracts, the most popular based on trading volume is the E-mini S&P 500® which
is the favorite contract among futures day traders. By opening and closing all positions within the same trading session,
day trading has no risk or market exposure overnight. So, the day trader can enjoy a good night's sleep.
The margins for day trading are also reduced significantly so more contracts can be traded
for a given capital base. You can find more information by visiting our specialty web site on
day trading the E-mini S&P 500 that includes, among other topics, the following:
Trading futures, even E-mini futures, must be done responsibly. This means having a solid trading plan and following that plan.
Developing a trading plan that fits best with your personal preferences is a process that begins with a foundational plan that is then
systematically modified or extended until the desired results are obtained. Our futures trading course provides
an excellent foundational plan that was designed especially for the beginner.
Options are available on the E-mini equity contracts. Those looking to limit the risk of loss should consider the purchase
of call and put options. In addition, option spreads provide an attractive investment strategy for those with limited trading
capital. You may want to visit our specialty web site on buying commodity options where you'll find, among
other topics, information on:
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Your next step...
E-mini Futures Trading for the Beginner
Your next step should be to request the free E-mini Trading Strategy Pack.
It contains three separate videos each of which describes a strategy for trading E-mini futures using a particular technique of technical analysis.
For more information on futures, you may
want to read the proprietary articles in The Learning Curve. There you will
find topics including: Calculating Futures Profit & Loss - Examples,
Monitoring Futures Positions, Managing Margin Funds, and more. It's all free.
Before you consider trading the E-mini's or indeed, any of the commodities, you must have a plan. Our Course called, Commodity Trading as a
Second IncomeTM will explain the basics of the commodity markets and teach you a
trading plan, complete with case studies and actual trade examples, that is ideal for the beginner or anyone looking to trade
commodities as a second income.
Finally, before you trade with hard-earned dollars, we recommend that you start by paper trading. It's free.
The professionals at The Futures Training Division of PFGBEST who service this paper trading acount can also help you set up a real trading account
when you're ready - making the transition to actual trading easy and stress-free for you.
Have a question? Then speak to a commodities professional. They'll help you decide if E-mini trading is right for you and
discuss some of the opportunities provided by these exciting contracts. Go ahead and Talk to a Commodities Professional in the box above.
Recommended Reading...
E-mini Futures Trading for the Beginner
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