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Futures markets are part of the U.S. business culture, whether that business is agriculture, finance, manufacturing or services. A futures contract is a price discovery mechanism — another indicator to determine the state of current economic values. The prices of many goods you consume, use or buy, such as wheat, gas, meat, or even bank account interest and your pension fund's growth are all "discovered" by the give and take of supply and demand in the trading pits of exchanges worldwide. Therefore, you could be an actual, but indirect, participant in the futures market and not even be aware of it. Used correctly, these markets are valuable tools for minimizing business risk or diversifying investments. This guide is provided to assist you in getting started by helping with one of the most important decisions you'll make — choosing a futures broker. The suggestions made here are intended solely as a framework from which to get started. Each individual must select their own futures broker after conducting a thoughtful and thorough examination of qualified persons. Click the links below for information on finding and selecting a broker. |
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