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Futures fundamentals

Futures fundamentals

New to futures? We got you.

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Introduction to futures

Introduction to futures

Starting from scratch? Here's your quick guide to all things futures.
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What’s a futures contract?

What’s a futures contract?

Before you start trading, learn the basics of futures contracts.
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What’s the futures market?

What’s the futures market?

Futures markets provide access to a wide array of investment and trading opportunities not available on the traditional stock market.
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Trading futures: a primer

Trading futures: a primer

Mastering market dynamics and emotional discipline can set you apart from the crowd.
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Decoding futures symbols

Decoding futures symbols

The shorthand codes used to reference specific futures contracts. Here’s what else you need to know.
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What are futures contract specs?

What are futures contract specs?

Understanding all of the details, or “specs,” is essential.
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How does futures margin work?

How does futures margin work?

Here's what you need to know about margin, margin requirements and margin calls.
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Navigating futures expiration

Navigating futures expiration

Find out why futures are often closed before expiration.
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Using futures market data

Using futures market data

Bids, asks, volume, open interest, daily highs and lows, and more.
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Futures order types: Using market, limit, and stop orders.

Futures order types: Using market, limit, and stop orders.

Market, limit and stop orders: the key order types every trader needs to know.
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All investing involves risk and a loss of principal is possible.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd (Robinhood UK) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 823590). Robinhood UK onboards UK customers and has the lead customer relationship with UK customers in relation to their use of the Robinhood UK app and website. Robinhood UK introduces UK customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for order routing, execution, clearing, settlement, arranging custody services, securities lending, and margin investing to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. In relation to margin investing, Robinhood U.K. is acting as credit broker and not a lender. Margin is provided by Robinhood Securities, LLC. Robinhood U.K. can only introduce you to Robinhood Securities, LLC for margin investing. Margin investing, stock lending and options trading are optional products and subject to Robinhood's eligibility and appropriateness criteria.

Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the U.S. by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood UK and Robinhood Securities, LLC are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (09908051).

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions.

Commission-free trading of stocks refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood self-directed individual brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and ADRs. Keep in mind, other costs such as regulatory fees may apply to your brokerage account. Review Robinhood UK’s Fee Schedule to learn more.

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