Futures and Options Markets

  1. Futures Markets Fundamentals
    1. Nature of Futures Contracts
      1. Binding Obligations
        1. Standardized Terms
          1. Exchange Listing Requirements
          2. Contract Specifications
            1. Underlying Asset Quality
              1. Contract Size
                1. Delivery Months
                  1. Minimum Price Fluctuation
                    1. Daily Price Limits
                      1. Last Trading Day
                        1. Delivery Terms
                        2. Position Types
                          1. Long Positions
                            1. Rights and Obligations
                              1. Profit and Loss Mechanics
                              2. Short Positions
                                1. Rights and Obligations
                                  1. Profit and Loss Mechanics
                                2. Leverage in Futures Trading
                                  1. Margin Requirements
                                    1. Leverage Ratios
                                      1. Risk Amplification
                                        1. Return Magnification

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