Futures
Diversify your portfolio by accessing many alternative markets
What are Futures?
Futures are standardised contracts to buy or sell a fixed quantity of a specified commodity at a fixed date in the future, at a price determined beforehand. Futures can cover a variety of underlying assets, such as commodities, an index or precious metals.
Advantages
- Leverage allows you to invest upwards or downwards.
- Wide selection of underlying assets.
- Futures can be used as a hedging instrument.
Disadvantages
- Due to leverage, the loss may exceed the initial investment.
- Only for experienced investors.