We’re thrilled to unveil futures contracts, the latest addition to our investment offerings. This move significantly expands our services, providing more diverse and dynamic investment opportunities. Futures contracts open up avenues for geographic diversification, allowing you to explore and capitalize on a broader range of markets and asset classes.
Demystifying Futures Contracts: Their Distinct Characteristics Compared to CFDs
Futures contracts and CFDs (Contracts for Difference) are popular financial instruments but come with distinct characteristics. While CFDs allow traders to speculate on the price movements of assets without owning them, futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price at a specified future date. This binding nature of futures contracts brings certainty and an opportunity to hedge against market volatility. Unlike CFDs, futures have set expiry dates and are typically traded on regulated exchanges, adding transparency and security.
Exploring the Range of Futures Contracts Available
This section will guide you through the various futures contracts available for trading. Our platform categorizes these contracts into various segments like indices and commodities, making it easier for investors to find their preferred trading instruments.
Transitioning Existing Instruments to Futures Contracts
Several previously available instruments on our platform will also be available as futures contracts. This change allows for a more structured, standardized trading approach, aligning with global trading practices.
Here’s a list of futures contracts, which will be available simultaneously with the current CFDs*.
US Indices:
- Dow Jones [US30]
- Nasdaq100 [US100]
- S&P500 [US500]
- Russell 2000 [US2000]
European Indices:
- DAX40 [DE40]
- CAC40 [FR40]
- EURO STOXX 50 [EU50]
- IBEX35 [ES35]
- FTSE100 [UK100]
- SMI20 [CH20]
Asian and Australian Indices:
- ASX200 [AU200]
- NIKKEI225 [JP225]
- HSI50 [HK50]
Commodities:
- WTI OIL [OIL]
- Brent Oil [BRENT]
- Natural Gas [NATGAS]
Introduction of Brand-New Instruments
Here, we’ll introduce entirely new instruments that are debuting as futures contracts. This list will highlight the fresh opportunities available to our clients, diversifying their investment options even further*.
Indices:
- US Dollar Index [USDINDEX]
- Volatility Index [VIX]
Metals:
- Palladium [PALL]
- Platinum [PLAT]
- Copper [COPPER]
It is worth noting that owning futures contracts involves the so-called rolling, i.e. closing and opening positions. Click here to find out more.
Anticipate More
The journey doesn’t end here. We’re already gearing up to introduce a new batch of assets, further enriching our investment offerings. They will aim to provide even broader opportunities for diversification. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to enhance and expand our investment landscape, always striving to meet the evolving needs of our global client base.
In conclusion, introducing futures contracts represents a pivotal moment for us. It reflects our dedication to offering a comprehensive, dynamic, and secure trading environment. We invite our clients to explore these new opportunities and join us in this exciting new chapter of investment possibilities.
* Ticker names are given in brackets.
