Understanding Forwards Market Chapter - 1 This chapter explains the basic concept of derivatives and introduces forward contracts. You will learn how forward agreements work, why they exist, and what risks are involved.
Introduction to Futures Contracts Chapter - 2 This chapter explains how futures contracts are designed to overcome the limitations of forward contracts. You will learn how futures work, their key features, and how they differ from forwards.
The Futures Trade – How It Actually Works Chapter - 3 This chapter explains how a real futures trade works. You will learn how traders take positions, what happens after entering a trade, possible outcomes, and how to exit a trade before expiry.
Leverage & Payoff in Futures Trading Chapter - 4 This chapter explains the concept of leverage in futures trading and how it impacts profits and losses. You will understand how traders control large positions with small capital and how payoffs work in futures contracts.
Margin & Mark to Market (M2M) Chapter - 5 This chapter explains why margins are required in futures trading and how daily profit and loss is calculated using Mark to Market (M2M). You will understand margin concepts, daily settlement, and what happens when losses increase.
Understanding Margin Calculator & Expiry Chapter - 6 This chapter explains how margin is calculated in futures trading and how expiry works. You will learn how traders estimate required capital, understand contract expiry, and get a basic idea of spreads.
Margin Calculator (Advanced) & Order Types Chapter - 7 This chapter explains advanced aspects of margin calculation and introduces different order types used in futures trading. You will learn how product types work, how traders manage risk using stop loss, and how advanced orders improve trade control.
All About Shorting in Futures Trading Chapter - 8 This chapter explains the concept of shorting and how traders can profit when prices fall. You will learn how shorting works in both spot and futures markets, and why futures make shorting easier and more efficient.
Index Futures (Nifty Futures) Chapter - 9 This chapter explains index futures and how traders can take positions on the overall market instead of individual stocks. You will learn how index futures work, why they are widely used, and key concepts like impact cost and liquidity.
Futures Pricing Chapter - 10 This chapter explains how futures prices are determined and why they differ from spot prices. You will learn the concept behind pricing, how time and cost affect futures, and a basic understanding of calendar spreads.
Hedging with Futures Chapter - 11 This chapter explains how futures can be used to reduce risk instead of just making profits. You will learn what hedging is, why it is used, and how traders and investors protect their positions using futures.
Open Interest in Futures Trading Chapter - 12 This chapter explains the concept of open interest and how it helps in understanding market activity. You will learn how open interest is calculated, how it differs from volume, and how traders interpret it to analyze market trends.