As the name suggests, futures pertain to contracts between buyers and sellers to exchange an asset at a specific future date and at a pre-set price. A futures contract, which is a legal agreement in itself, represents both the amount of the given asset being exchanged, and its price. For the most part, futures are settled in cash after the contract’s expiration date and do not actually require a physical exchange of the asset.

Originating from the need farmers once had to protect their crops’ prices from fluctuations and thus their businesses from risk, today futures range from bonds and stocks to energy and metals. At ArgusFX.com, we offer futures on indices, commodities and treasury bonds, which are the three strongest futures categories that can be traded online.

Known to be excellent investments for hedging or speculating, futures also give investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios through a very liquid and cost-efficient market. To exemplify these features, ArgusFX.com provides futures under unique trading conditions such as flexible leverage and excellent commission fees.