How often are futures charts updated?

Intraday futures charts are updated continuously during trading hours; daily commodity/futures charts are updated every market day; weekly charts are updated at the end of each week; monthly charts are updated at the end of each month. POPULAR MARKETS ONLY. Show all [ + ] POPULAR MARKETS ONLY. Show all [ + ] POPULAR MARKETS ONLY. Show all [ + ]

What is a futures contract?

Futures can be used for hedging or trade speculation. Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price. A futures contract allows an investor to speculate on the price of a financial instrument or commodity.

What are the different types of futures?

The different types of futures include index funds, currencies, energy, precious metals, minerals, grains, livestock, food and fiber, stock indices, treasury bonds, etc. Derivative instruments are different from options in that the buyers and sellers are legally bound to buy and sell an underlying asset upon contract expiration.

What is futures trading & how does it work?

Futures investing is popular in the commodities market. While commodities like wheat, corn, etc., play a significant role in futures trading, one cannot ignore the contribution of other financial instruments. It means traders can also invest in stock futures and exchange traded funds (ETFs).