Trade With
a New Perspective
Trade Mini, Micro and Standard Futures contracts, starting from just $0.75 per Micro trade. Capitalise on future market prices, hedge against volatility and diversify with ease and precision.
What is Futures Trading?
Futures trading is when you agree to buy or sell an asset like Oil, Gold, or Indices at a future date, at a price you lock in now. This can help you manage the risk of prices going up or down unexpectedly. Traders can trade whether prices rise or fall (go long or short).
- How to Trade Futures
- Future Trading Example
- Terms and Explanations
How to
Trade Futures
Trade Futures
1. Open the Platform
Access AvaFutures on MetaTrader 5 for flexible trading with advanced tools, customisable charts, and comprehensive market analysis.
2. Select Your Contract
Choose from Micro, Mini, or Standard Futures contracts based on your budget and risk management strategy.
3. Analysis and Strategy
Analyse market trends using a variety of sophisticated tools, assess where the market is heading and plan your next trade.
4. Place Your Trades
Open a trade, use leverage to amplify trade size, mitigate risks using you Stop-Loss and Take Profit to exit the trade a winner.
5. Monitor and Adjust
Watch the market closely and adjust your trades to maximise profit and stay ahead of the market to preserve your capital.
Example of
a Futures Trade
a Futures Trade
1. Contract Selection
Let’s choose Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures for lower costs and suitability for individual investors.
2. Analysis and Strategy
After reviewing your technical and fundamental analysis you predict the market will rise.
3. Placing the Trade
Enter an order to buy a Micro E-mini Futures contract when it is trading at 4,000.
4. Outcome
As expected, the price climbs to 4,200 so you "sell" your contract, profiting from the 200-point move.
Futures
Trading Terms
Trading Terms
Micro, Mini, and Standard Contracts
1. Micro Contracts
Ideal for beginners with limited capital, offering low-cost entry and reduced
risk.
2. E-mini Contracts
Perfect for traders seeking the progressive next step in market exposure with larger tick value compared to the Micro products, but smaller than standard product to help manage capital and grow towards being a seasoned trader.
3. Standard Contracts
Best for seasoned traders, these contracts provide maximum market exposure and the potential for significant returns.
4. Intraday Trading
Keep trades within the same day, avoiding overnight risks and additional cost of
overnight margin.
5. Overnight Margin
The additional cost to carry a position
overnight and be exposed to unforeseen market moves. Effectively manage higher capital requirements and mitigate after-hours market volatility risks.
6. Trading Hours
The trading times for each product are set by the exchange, which usually has some relationship to the trading of the underlying security.
Get an Edge
on the Markets
Leap into the future with an ideal offering,
optimised to boost your trading
optimised to boost your trading
Cutting-Edge
Platform
Platform
Trade with the advanced features of MetaTrader 5 (MT5), optimised for futures trading, offering superior charting, algo trading, and real-time market data
Transparent
Pricing
Pricing
Enjoy clear, low-cost trading with no hidden fees or inactivity charges, starting from just $0.75 per Micro contract per trade
Lightning-Fast
Payments
Payments
Experience fast and secure transactions with multiple easy payment options,
including credit cards
including credit cards
Learn
for Free
for Free
Boost your trading know-how
with our free guides, webinars, and interactive lessons, suitable for all skill levels
Diverse Market
Coverage
Trade Micro, Mini and Standard contracts across the most popular global assets
Learn more about what you can trade
Learn more about what you can trade
Future-Proof
Your Trading
Hedge against price fluctuations or speculate on future prices
of global energy, currencies, and interest rates
of global energy, currencies, and interest rates
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Hedge Against
Market SwingsUse futures trading to shield your investments from price volatility or to bet on future market trends -
Boost Your Positions
with LeverageControl big contract values with a small investment, boosting your potential profits and helping you reach your financial targets more effectively -
Diversify for
Risk ManagementDiversify your investments across different assets to lower risk and broaden your opportunities
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Enhanced
LiquidityBenefit from high liquidity in the futures markets, which makes it easier to enter and exit positions quickly and efficiently -
Access to
Global MarketsTrade futures contracts on a wide range of international energies, currencies, and financial instruments, opening up a world of investment opportunities -
Short Selling Capabilities
Utilise futures to try to profit from falling markets by short selling, a strategy not readily available in many other investment forms
The Broker
of the Future
AvaFutures -
FAQs
Futures trading allows you to take advantage of market trends, protect against price changes, and diversify your investments. With high leverage, you can maximize your trading power. You can also go long or short, enhancing your financial strategy.
AvaFutures offers:
- Advanced Platform: MetaTrader 5, optimized for futures trading.
- Transparent Pricing: Low-cost trading with no hidden fees or inactivity charges.
- Fast Payments: Secure and quick deposits and withdrawals with various payment options.
- Educational Resources: Free guides, webinars, and lessons for all skill levels.
Trade Micro, Mini, and Standard contracts across a range of assets including Energy, Metals, Indices, Cryptocurrencies, Currencies, Agriculture and Interest rates. Click here to learn more.
Enjoy low and transparent pricing:
- Standard/Mini Contracts: $1.75 per contract per trade
- Micro Contracts: $0.75 per contract per trade
No hidden fees or inactivity charges. Visit our Pricing section for more details.
Our leverage and margin are highly competitive, with leverage up to around 300:1 and margin starting from just $20, with day and overnight margin available.
- Micro Contracts: These contracts are perfect for beginners or those with limited capital. They allow traders to participate in the futures markets at a fraction of the cost, with significantly lower margin requirements. This means less risk and easier entry into trading futures.
- Mini Contracts: Mini contracts are a step up from Micros in terms of size and capital requirements. They provide a balance for traders who are looking for greater exposure than Micro contracts offer but with less risk and lower capital commitment than standard contracts.
- Standard Contracts: These are the largest futures contracts and are suitable for experienced traders with sufficient capital. Standard contracts offer the most significant market exposure and potential returns, but they also come with higher risks and require a solid understanding of the markets.
Intraday trading involves opening and closing positions within the same trading day. This helps avoid overnight risks and allows you to profit from short-term market movements.
Overnight margin is the minimum capital required to hold a position overnight, usually higher than day trading margins due to potential price volatility when markets are closed. Properly managing overnight margin helps control leverage and risk.
Futures contracts on the CME Group, including energy, currencies, and indices, are typically tradable almost 24 hours a day during weekdays. Knowing these hours helps you plan your trading strategies effectively. You can learn more details by clicking here.
