Take a look at some basic examples of hedging in the futures market, as well as the return prospects and risks.

Prediction markets let you trade on the probability of real-world events, using prices as forecasts rather than opinions or fixed odds. Prediction markets are financial markets where people trade ...

Index futures are futures contracts where the underlying asset is a stock index. These financial derivatives allow investors to buy or sell the future value of a stock index at a predetermined price ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will draft new regulations governing the burgeoning market for so-called event contracts, removing obstacles for companies ...

Commodities are considered risky investments because the supply and demand of these products are affected by events that are ...