To Trade Online in the Futures Markets

Alaron’s Futures Training Division is dedicated to helping individuals understand futures trading so they may be comfortable trading online. 

The following information should be understood prior to trading online.

With the help of the *Paper Trading Program, a service of this division, you can learn while simulating live market trading conditions.

Understanding types of orders:
  • GTC-Open orders vs. Day orders
  • Stop vs. Stop Limit
  • OCO’s
  • MIT’s  (BMIT / SMIT)
  • MOC’s (how filled-closing range)
  • MOO’s (how filled-opening range)
  • FOK Orders
Understanding market information and trading mechanics:
  • Market and Exchange hours – Day trading and after hours trading
  • Which markets accept which orders
  • Electronic vs. Open Outcry Markets Contract size
  • Tick value
  • How margin works 
  • Avoiding margin calls
  • How to read account statements
  • Determining a proper fill price 
  • Determining fill confirmation
  • How trading execution takes place
  • How to cancel orders in different markets
The *Paper Trading Program, allows the beginner to gain practical trading experience and the professional to refine strategies in a real-time trading environment. 

All brokers are salaried for paper trading to encourage learning, without pressure to trade and there is a wealth of resources at your disposal.

So whether you want to trade online, or the “good-ole-fashioned” way, with a competent broker, contact us and we’ll help you learn by actually trading.  After all, there is no substitute for experience.

*Space is limited, Call now to reserve! Feel free to contact us at: 800-542-1022 or e-mail at: papertrade@futurestraining.com, we look forward to hearing from you.
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