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Duration: 5:00

Level: Intermediate

Contributed By: CME Group

The Main Goals: Understand the design of a product and how to identify it; Learn how exchanges deal with expiring contracts; Definition of a Futures Contract; Learn About Contract Specifications; Understanding Contract Trading Codes; and Get to Know Expiration and Settlement. IMPORTANT: Video is a playlist with 4 videos. They will play one after another.

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Study Notes:

Original study notes from CME Group Education


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Disclosure: Futures Trading

Futures are not suitable for all investors. The amount you may lose may be greater than your initial investment. Before trading futures, please read the CFTC Risk Disclosure. A copy and additional information are available at ibkr.com.

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