Education

At Lotus Brokerage, we believe in empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to understand futures trading. Our business is built around this exact philosophy.

 

Discover a Learning Plan that Best Fits You.

Beginner Futures Trader or Intermediate

If you are new to futures trading or are not sure of your experience level, Lotus Brokerage will help you build a solid foundation for developing the skills and resources a successful futures trading strategy requires. Our futures trading brokers will be here for you every step of the way, should you decide to tap into our expertise to guide you through your learning process. No matter how you choose to learn, you'll benefit from our resources.

Experienced Futures Trader

As an experienced futures trader, you may be looking for a new approach to futures trading, new ideas, continuing education or new tools to help you in developing your futures trading strategy. Regardless of what your needs are, Lotus Brokerage can help with education, account types and tools that are geared toward you, the experienced futures trader.

 

Introduction

Futures Markets: What, Why & Who

The Market Participants - Hedgers

The Market Participants - Speculators

What is a Futures Contract?

The Process of Price Discovery

After the Closing Bell

The Arithmetic of Futures

Trading

Margins

Basic Trading Strategies

Participating in Futures Trading

Deciding How to Participate

Regulation of Futures Trading

Establishing an Account

What to Look for in a Futures Contract

The Contract Unit

How Prices are Quoted

Minimum Price Changes

Daily Price Limits

Position Limits

Understanding the Risks of Futures Trading

Choosing a Futures Contract

Liquidity

Timing

Stop Orders

Spreads

Options on Futures Contracts

Buying Call Options

Buying Put Options

Option Premium Determinations

Selling Options

In Closing