Take a look at some basic examples of hedging in the futures market, as well as the return prospects and risks.

Spot trading involves buying or selling an asset at its current market price for immediate delivery. Futures trading uses contracts to set a price and delivery date for a future transaction, allowing ...

Futures markets let investors hedge risks or speculate by trading asset contracts for future dates. Locking in prices through futures helps businesses manage cost risks and price their products. Using ...