Understanding and Calculating the Notional Value of Futures Contracts

Learn the steps to calculate notional value for futures contracts and why it's pivotal in evaluating risks and managing your ...
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Futures Trading in Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know

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 ...
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Section 1256 Contracts: What They Are and How to Report

Section 1256 contracts include certain regulated futures contracts, foreign currency contracts and non-equity options. These contracts receive a unique tax treatment under the IRS code and are subject ...
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Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures Surpass 50 Million Contracts Traded, Now Fifth Most Actively Traded Energy Futures Contract

CHICAGO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group (CME), the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that trading in Micro WTI Crude Oil futures surpassed 50 million contracts on June ...