This article was written by David Mullen, Product Manager for Core Fixed-Income Analytics, and Fateen Sharaby, Business Manager for Index-Linked Products at Bloomberg. Credit futures, which started ...

One of the big advantages of trading in the futures markets is its increased liquidity and simplicity, especially compared to operating directly in some of the commodity markets. As a result, many ...

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 ...

Trading futures dates back to the 17th century, even if you think it's something new. In that year, the Dojima Rice Exchange was held in Japan. It's evident that it was only a precursor of the present ...

To trade futures on Interactive Brokers, you must have at least $110,000 in a portfolio margin account with different margin requirements based on the account type and time of day. Interactive Brokers ...

Charles Schwab has launched futures and forex trading, as well as portfolio margin, on its thinkorswim platform suite, part of Schwab’s overall trading offer, Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade. The ...

Option margin is the cash or securities an investor must deposit in their account as collateral before writing—or selling—options. Margin requirements are established by the Federal Reserve Board in ...

Additional capabilities mark a significant expansion of Schwab Trading Powered by Ameritrade™; Forex trading available to Schwab clients for first time “The introduction of these latest capabilities ...