What are futures markets?

Futures markets are also called futures exchanges. Traders use futures exchanges to hedge against price volatility and speculate on the future prices of stock indexes, currencies, commodities, interest rates and other assets. A futures contract is a contract to exchange a particular security at a specific price on a specific future date.

Why do investors look at Futures?

Some investors look at futures for clues about what direction a stock index might move in when the market opens on a particular day. Futures track stock prices around the clock, while stocks only trade and track prices during the hours of operation of the exchange they trade on.

What is FADX 15 futures?

FADX 15 futures is the first index futures to be listed on the ADX Derivatives market. It is based on the new ADX benchmark, the FTSE ADX 15 index (FADX 15). FADX 15 index is uniquely designed to track the performance of the most liquid, and amongst the largest companies listed on the ADX main market. How can investors benefit from FADX 15 futures?

How do futures work?

Futures = stock price multiplied by the number of units in the contract To trade futures, investors must pay in margin, usually 10% of the value of the contract, although it can be as high as 20%. The margin serves as collateral in case the market moves in the opposite direction of the position.