#TradingTypes101 FUTURES TRADING:

* What is it? A contract to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future, without owning the underlying asset immediately. It also uses leverage.

* When to use it? To speculate on price movements (up or down), hedge existing portfolios, or for high-frequency trading.

* Advantage: Flexibility to operate in bullish or bearish markets, high leverage.

* Risk: High volatility, liquidation, and requires a deep understanding of the market and risk management.