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Comprehensive Trading Education

Master the fundamentals of day trading with our comprehensive educational resources. From beginner basics to advanced strategies, our structured learning materials cover everything you need to become a successful futures trader.

Trading Fundamentals

3 topics

Long vs Short Trades

Beginner

Master the fundamental difference between long and short positions in day trading, including advanced strategies, risk management, and market timing.

Key Topics:
  • Long trades: Buy low, sell high - profit from rising prices with unlimited upside potential
  • Short trades: Sell high, buy low - profit from falling prices with limited upside but unlimited risk
  • Long positions involve ownership and positive market sentiment
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Futures Margin Requirements Explained

Intermediate

Complete guide to futures margin requirements, including day trading vs overnight margins, how they're calculated, and strategies for effective margin management.

Key Topics:
  • Margin is a good faith deposit, not a down payment like real estate
  • Day trading margins are typically 25-50% of overnight margins
  • Margin requirements are set by exchanges and vary by contract
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Top 10 Reasons to Choose Futures Trading

Beginner

Discover the strategic advantages of futures trading over equities, including unrestricted entry, lower margins, tax benefits, and 23-hour market access.

Key Topics:
  • No minimum account size requirements unlike $25K PDT rule for stocks
  • Lower margin requirements enable greater capital efficiency and leverage
  • Unrestricted short selling allows profit from both rising and falling markets
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Trading Regulations

1 topics

Pattern Day Trader Rule Explained

Beginner

Understanding the Pattern Day Trader Rule and why futures traders are exempt from these restrictions, giving them unlimited day trading freedom.

Key Topics:
  • PDT Rule requires $25,000 minimum for unlimited stock day trading
  • Rule applies only to stocks and options, not futures contracts
  • Futures traders can day trade with any account size without restrictions
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