#SpotVSFuturesStrategy his comparison outlines key strategic differences between spot and futures trading to help you determine which approach better suits your investment goals.

## Core Differences

1. **Ownership**

- Spot: You own the actual asset

- Futures: Contract to buy/sell at future date (no asset ownership)

2. **Leverage**

- Spot: Typically 1:1 (some brokers offer margin)

- Futures: Often 5x-125x leverage available

3. **Settlement**

- Spot: Immediate settlement (T+2 in stocks)

- Futures: Settlement at contract expiration