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Grain futures—corn (/ZC), soybeans (/ZS), and wheat (/ZW)—are physically delivered CME contracts with 5,000-bushel contract sizes. Learn specs, trading hours, and strategies.

Options on futures allow traders and investors to gain more dynamic exposure to futures markets. Futures options settle to a specific futures contract prior to settling to cash or a physical product. Learn more about the nuances of futures options.

Futures and options are both derivative contracts that can be bought or sold and used for speculation and hedging purposes, but their trading characteristics vary greatly. Learn more here.

Explore tastytrade's comprehensive selection of futures products. From mini S&P 500 and Micro Bitcoin futures to Crude Oil and Treasuries.

Learn when the futures markets open and close and the futures holiday schedule and trading hours.

Learn how to trade natural gas futures. Learn more about natural gas trading, what affects the price of natural gas and how to trade the natural gas futures markets.

Learn how to trade oil futures. Learn more about oil trading, what affects the price of oil and how to trade the oil futures markets.

Index futures let traders speculate on market direction and sentiment. Trade index futures like the S&P 500 on tastytrade.

Learn about trading commodity futures across agriculture, energy, metals, and livestock markets. Understand contract specifications and how to read futures quotes.

Discover the essential characteristics of futures contracts and how they differ from other financial instruments.

Trade Bitcoin futures with tastytrade for flexible, low-cost exposure. Standard and micro bitcoin futures available.

Discover what futures are, how they work, and the fundamentals of futures trading in financial markets.

Learn how to trade futures with our step-by-step guide; from opening an account to placing your first trade.