Futures

Discover how the unique aspects of futures contracts can provide traders with new potential opportunities in new markets.

Looking to the Futures

The Aussie Dollar has gained ground as the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates this year.

Micro Bitcoin and Ether Futures Offer Small Bites of Crypto

At a fraction of the size of a standard futures contract, Micro Bitcoin and Ether futures can offer a more capital-efficient way for traders to gain bitcoin and ether exposure.

Stock Index Futures Tick Values Explained

Learn how traders use index futures contracts' ticks to track the daily performance of a position, define risk, and execute trades with more precision.

Contango and Backwardation Explained

The slope of a futures curve—whether in contango or backwardation—can greatly impact the profitability and risk involved in several trading strategies.

What Are Futures? What You Need to Know

Learn how futures contracts work, the history and evolution of futures trading, the role of futures contracts in the financial market, and more.

Crypto Futures: Solana, Ripple Now on thinkorswim

Solana and ripple futures and micro futures contracts are joining bitcoin and ether as tradable cryptocurrencies on the thinkorswim platform.

What is a Micro E-Mini Future?

Micro E-mini futures offer traders exposure to four leading U.S. stock indexes in bite-size contracts.

How to Trade Futures on thinkorswim® for Beginners

Learn the risks and benefits of futures trading and how to get started with practice trades using the paperMoney® feature on the thinkorswim® desktop platform.