You've Been Told These 6 Futures Trading Lies for Years

Ninja Trader4 hours ago7:26

Holden from the NinjaTrader team clears up six common myths about futures trading and explains what traders really need to know. He covers topics like account size, margin, leverage, taxes, trading hours, physical delivery, and risk management. Find out why you don’t need a large account to start trading futures, how micro futures and intraday margin work, and how using position sizing, stop-loss orders, and a clear risk management plan can make futures trading more strategic than gambling. He also explains futures trading taxes, the difference between cash and physical settlement, trading hours, and what leverage really means for your account. -------------------- 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. View Disclosures: ninjatrader.com/disclosures/ Futures trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 Myth 1: You Need Six Figures to Trade Futures 2:07 Myth 2: Futures Trading Is Just Gambling 3:17 Myth 3: Futures Are Taxed Worse Than Stocks 4:16 Myth 4: Futures Mean Physical Delivery 5:23 Myth 5: Futures Only Trade During Stock Market Hours 5:51 Myth 6: Leverage Will Blow Up Your Account 6:34 Closing Thoughts 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/ #FuturesTrading #MicroFutures

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