What Are Single Stock Futures? (And How to Trade Them)

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Discover how single stock futures let you trade Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia with built-in futures margin, nearly 24-hour access, and none of the borrow fees or uptick rules that slow down traditional short selling. In this video, Andrew and Maren from the NinjaTrader tream covers what single stock futures trading is, how NinjaTrader connects you to CME Group's Globex for index futures and single stock futures alike, and why capital efficiency beats holding full-price shares. See real contract specs, quarterly cash settlement, and how to trade futures with a small account before risking real capital. Open a free NinjaTrader account and test single stock futures live in the SIM simulator first. NinjaTrader offers security futures products. Security futures are not suitable for everyone. View Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Products: ninjatrader.com/ssf-risk Leverage amplifies both gains and losses -------------------- This content is provided by NinjaTrader, LLC for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or investment advice. Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone; losses may exceed the initial investment, and past performance is not indicative of future results. NinjaTrader makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information, and any third-party opinions expressed are their own and not endorsed by NinjaTrader. Testimonials and endorsements by third parties reflect individual experiences, may be solicited and/or compensated, and may not be representative of typical results. Simulated trading is hypothetical and does not reflect actual trading or real-world results. View Disclosures: ninjatrader.com/disclosures/ Futures trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Single Stock Futures 0:22 Understanding Single Stock Futures Basics 1:35 Benefits of Trading Stock Futures 3:16 Comparing Futures and Options Trading 4:05 Reviewing Margin and Contract Specifications 5:17 Practicing with the Trading Simulator 6:01 How to Start Trading Single Stock Futures Today Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been revolutionizing the way retail traders engage with futures. We've empowered our community of nearly 2 million traders with cutting-edge technology, ultra-low commissions, and world-class support. Our modern, cloud-based platform—available on desktop, web, and mobile—gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any futures, options, or derivative products. NinjaTrader Group, LLC and its affiliates make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in the content and disclaim all liability. NinjaTrader Group, LLC’s affiliated companies are NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC dba NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Kraken Derivatives US (“NTC”), NinjaTrader, LLC (“NT”) and NT Technologies, LLC (“NTT”). NTC is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant (NFA ID#0309379). It carries futures trading accounts, processes futures trades, provides customer service and generates reports for its clients. NT is a software development company that owns and supports proprietary technology relating to and including the NinjaTrader and Tradovate trading platforms GET NINJATRADER: https://account.ninjatrader.com/welcome FULL RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: https://ninjatrader.com/risk-disclosure-clearing/

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