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Basic futures trading strategies

At a basic level, futures are simple: agreements to trade a specific asset, at a specific price, on a specified date.

The goal of futures is to predict the way in which the market will shift so that you'll be in the most profitable position possible. This is regardless of whether the asset increases or decreases in price.

If you're unsure about the fundamentals of futures trading, be sure to check out our futures guide. If you've grasped the fundamentals and are ready to make a trading plan, here are the three most basic futures trading strategies that you'll need in your arsenal.