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Its mission is to provide innovative regulatory programs and services that protect investors and ensure market integrity.  \nNFA has prepared this book as part of its continuing public education efforts to provide information to potential investors. The booklet provides a necessary overview of the opportunities and risks in trading futures and options on futures by presenting important information that investors need to know before they invest.  \n\n| PUBLISHER\u003Cbr>National Futures Association\u003Cbr>200 West Madison Street, Suite 1600\u003Cbr>Chicago, Illinois 60606-3447\u003Cbr>800-621-3570 • [www.nfa.futures.org](www.nfa.futures.org)\u003Cbr>DESIGN\u003Cbr>Lenz Design • Chicago, Illinois • [www.lenzdesign.com](www.lenzdesign.com)\u003Cbr>ILLUSTRATION\u003Cbr>Philip Nicholson • Varberg, Sweden • [www.illustrations.se](www.illustrations.se) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| © 2006 National Futures Association All Rights Reserved. |  |\n| No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from National Futures Association. The publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. While great care was taken in the preparation of this book, National Futures Association disclaims any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions and disclaims any liability for losses or damages incurred through the use of the information in the book. If legal advice, financial advice, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. | |\n\nOpportunity  \nAND  \nRisk  \nAn Educational Guide to Trading Futures  \nand Options on Futures  \nOpportunity AND Risk  \nIntroduction ............................................... 6  \nHow the Markets are Regulated ............................ 10  \nConducting Business with a Registered Firm .................. 12  \nIntroduction to Futures Trading ............................ 14  \nFutures Contracts ........................................ 14  \nHow Prices are Quoted.................................... 16  \nThe Market Participants................................... 17  \nHedgers ............................................ 17  \nSpeculators ......................................... 19  \nThe Process of Price Discovery.............................. 20  \nMinimum Price Changes .............................. 21  \nDaily Price Limits.................................... 21  \nPosition Limits ...................................... 22  \nDaily Close ............................................. 23  \nThe Arithmetic of Futures Trading .......................... 24  \nLeverage ........................................... 24  \nMargins............................................ 27  \nBasic Trading Strategies................................... 30  \nBuying (Going Long) to Profit from an Expected Price Increase .... 30  \nSelling (Going Short) to Profit from an Expected Price Decrease .... 32  \nSpreads ............................................ 34  \nStop Orders ......................................... 36  \nHow to Participate in Futures Trading ...................... 38  \nTrade Your Own Accounts .................................40  \nHave Someone Manage Your Account ........................42  \nUse a Commodity Trading Advisor ..........................44  \nParticipate in a Commodity Pool ...........................46  \nEstablishing an Account ...................................50  \nIntroduction to Options on Futures ......................... 52  \nThe Arithmetic of Option Premiums .........................54  \nIntrinsic Value ......................................54  \nTime Value .........................................55  \nUnders","cbCaivGMYmWLEpEJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivGMYmWLEpEJ","pdf",1828731,48,"English","# Introduction\n## How the Markets are Regulated\n## Conducting Business with a Registered Firm\n## Introduction to Futures Trading\n## Basic Trading Strategies\n## How to Participate in Futures Trading\n## Introduction to Options on Futures\n## If a Dispute Should Arise\n## Glossary of Terms\n## Additional Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of futures markets and why do they matter for investors?\",\"answer\":\"Futures markets provide an efficient mechanism for managing price risks. 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