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Futures Trading: Everything You Need to Know

By Adam Levy – Updated Nov 13, 2024 at 4:26PM

Key Points

  • Futures trading offers high leverage, amplifying both potential returns and risks.
  • Futures contracts are standardized agreements traded on exchanges to buy/sell assets.
  • Investors use futures for hedging risks or speculating on asset price movements.
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