Tim Smith has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, both as a writer and as a trader. A futures spread is a trading strategy in which a trader holds both a long and a short ...

A futures contract's expiration date is the last day that the contract can be traded Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader.

Before diving into the top picks, remember that not all futures brokers cater equally to every trader. Some focus on low commissions and tight spreads, while others stand out for charting tools, ...

Bitcoin futures are a type of Bitcoin (BTC) trading that speculates on the upcoming price of the asset. Various BTC futures trading contracts exist with different expirations. Participants buy and ...

We've picked the best futures trading and commodities brokers by reviewing platforms, commissions and fees, tools, research and support. Arielle O’Shea leads the investing and taxes team at NerdWallet ...

When stepping into the world of funded futures accounts, choosing the right prop firm can make a big difference in how you trade, grow, and profit. Apex Trader Funding and My Funded Futures are two of ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

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With U.S. stock markets set to open in two hours, Bloom Energy Corp. (BE) was up 19.0% in pre-market trading, and Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) was up 11.6%.

Gold prices are climbing to new records on Monday. Renewed trade tensions between the US and China, along with an extended US government shutdown, are boosting safe-haven assets. Silver futures are ...

Stock futures shot higher Sunday evening after President Donald Trump offered conciliatory words about China two days after his tariff threat sent U.S. stocks tumbling.