Introduction to Futures Trading 101
Published By: National Futures Association

Chapter 14: What to Look For in a Futures Contract

No matter what type of investment you are considering, begin by obtaining as much infor-mation as possible about that particular invest-ment. The more you know in advance, the less likely there will be surprises later on. More-over, even among futures contracts, there are important differences which—because they can affect your investment results—should be taken into account in making your investment decisions. Specifically, be certain you under-stand such things as: