This course explores equity index futures, or cash-settled contracts that give market participants the ability to hedge or express opinions in the equity index market. In just a single transaction, traders can use these index-based contracts to manage risk or seek profit based on stock market predictions.
This comprehensive course will cover the following topics:
What’s an Index Future?
Equity Index Notional Value and Price
Understanding Equity Index Daily and Final Settlement
The Importance of Depth (Volume)
Who’s Using Equity Index Products?
What Is Equity Index Basis?
Rolling an Equity Position Using Spreads
Hedging and Risk Management
Trading Opportunities in Equity Index Futures
Equity Intermarket Spreads
How to Trade Select Sectors
Communication Services Select Sectors
Understanding Implied Liquidity in Select Sector Futures
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