New to Futures?

Are you interested in trading futures but don't know where to start? Futures trading is one of the fastest growing financial markets today, but to take advantage of it you'll need to understand how it works. Our Education and Trading 101 sections have a wealth of information that will help you start trading with confidence.

Here are a few good places to start:

• Futures 101: An introduction to futures and options trading
• Tips from Futures Experts: Read the latest articles written for new traders
• Chart Reading 101: An introduction to basic charting concepts
• Ten Helpful Trading Tips: Learn to trade futures more successfully
• Choosing a Broker: A guide to choosing your first futures broker

Once you've got the basics down, head on over to the Education section for additional online courses and trading resources!

Find a Broker

Choose the right broker and maximize your trading success! Search the hundreds of brokers in our database to find one that meets your needs:

Do you know what type of broker is best for you? Check out some advice from the experts on selecting a broker:

• Types of Brokers
• Choosing a Broker
• Choosing an Online Broker

Brokerage Firms: Update or add your listing here.

This Week's Trading Calendar

Mon Dec 01	Tue Dec 02	Wed Dec 03	Thu Dec 04	Fri Dec 05
Construction Spending 9:00 ISM Manufacturing Index 9:00 Export Inspections 10:00 FN: Nov NY Ethanol LT: Nov TOCOM Crude Oil	FN: Dec NY Ht Oil & RBOB	Productivity and Costs 7:30 ISM Non-Manufacturing Index 9:00 API/EIA Energy Stks 9:30 Dairy Products 14:00 LT: Dec CBT Ethanol	Export Sales 7:30 Jobless Claims 7:30 Factory Orders 9:00 EIA Gas Storage 9:30 LT: Nov Milk LTO: Nov Milk/ Dec Ice Gas Oil	Dairy Products Prices 7:30 Unemployment 7:30 LTO: Dec Austral 90-Day Bills/ Butter/ Can$/ Cattle/ Currencies/ Dollar Index/ Mex Peso/ Jan09 NY Cocoa

KEY: HD: Holiday / FN: First Notice / LT: Last Trade / LTO: Last Trade Options
All Report Times are CST