How To Trade Futures For Beginners | The Basics of Futures Trading [Class 2]

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Welcome back to Class 2 of my free online course covering futures trading for beginners. Working from home and making money online is very possible with futures trading; however, you also need to be very careful and ensure you truly understand how to trade futures. Like anything in life, you first need to start by learning the basics and building a solid foundation of "getting started knowledge". In Class 2 I will be covering how to read and understand futures quotes along with understanding how futures move. You must learn and understand what a tick is and how it fits into profits and loses. Futures trading is not quite as straight forward as stocks within the stock market; however, I will be sure to clarify all of this for you in the free online class.
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[@claytrader]

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[@robscanlan]

Thank you Clay for your kind work! Much appreciated

[@claytrader]

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[@nadyike]

This guy should be awarded a laureate professorship. Clear and concise. Best futures video

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the kind words.

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I completely agreed

[@WxrldwideX]

Absolutely!

[@donnywillis130]

Agreed

[@danielaby8442]

I have rarely seen such a good educational video. As a professor, I can say this is the best video on futures, ever. Thanks, Clay.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the kind words Daniel.

[@danielaby8442]

@@claytrader Not only am I being sincere, but I am considering switching from forex trading to Futures. And all because of what I am learning from you.Thanks.

[@claytrader]

Great! I wish you all the best whatever you decide.

[@wehttamak]

What are some of your other reasons for wanting to switch to futures... I am undecided as to whether i should begin my journey with futures or forex

[@wiseguysavant]

this guy is a professor of the stock markets 101

[@misslyenastrama]

literally my whole finance class in college summed up 20 minutes. thank you! ur amazing!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@jodebekker4473]

Geez. I fear for the future of your country if that's a university finance class. I need to sleep so later you can literally tell me what has literally happened literally in your finance class literally i want to know literally everything summed up literally in 20 minutes.

[@misslyenastrama]

@@jodebekker4473 like literally i will LITERALLY tell you literally everything. like literally i swear omg.

[@ezel4119]

this is why I want to drop college and learn everything myself rather than being spoon fed knowledge :)

[@data9594]

@@jodebekker4473 you need an English class you talk like a valley girl from California

[@trackman00]

I have yet to find anyone else explain the futures market better than you, you totally rock ❤ thanks

[@claytrader]

Thanks! Glad they're helping!

[@michaelirish9119]

I have been looking for someone to explain futures trading to me but they all used the lingo which I finally understand in your video. Amazing classes I’m definitely hooked

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Michael. Glad it could help!

[@ianceasarbonachita]

I appreciate the effort of putting all these up, Clay. Thank you so much!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching Ian.

[@alexbromley9384]

Absolutely love this series. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sudhavellanki]

These classes are awesome! Thank you so much Clay! You are amazing at explaining the concepts !

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@codyharrington8263]

your videos are freaking amazing! I am new to investing and have learned more in the last two nights from your channel than I have in the last 6 months trying to read books and blogs. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching Cody!

[@LeslieMillerAuthor]

Amazingly clear. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to explain all of this.

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thejesusnationfunandlaught1157]

Precise and cut to the chase. Thanks Clay. You are a pro!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@LesaLegit]

BEST VIDEO SERIES ON FUTURES 101!! You're an awesome teacher. Thanks so much. Just subscribed.

[@claytrader]

Welcome aboard! 2 more videos to go in the series :-)

[@karyong2248]

Best video on Futures and thank you for taking the time to do this! You’re excellent in teaching! 👍🥰❤️

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nouille64]

This is class was perfect. It really answer to a lot of my questions !

[@claytrader]

Great!

[@dimasb8452]

Thank you! Really appreciate the detailed breakdown. Just perfectly in-depth!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jharjeet]

Thanks for explaining this in the most simple way with examples. I learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samwashington7896]

Amazing videos! Thank you so very much. CAN'T wait for the upcoming videos. I really hope yo cover Futures from A to Z. you are THE BEST.

[@claytrader]

Glad you're enjoying Sam. Thanks for the feedback.

[@joshuacrumley2031]

@@claytrader I agree with Sam. It's hard to find good info on futures easily. I'm surprised you don't have a CTU course for futures. Can't wait for more.

[@claytrader]

@@joshuacrumley2031 Figured I'd do this one as a way to give people the opportunity to get more familiar with my style of teaching and explaining concepts.

[@corkyluxembourg4530]

Great video series for beginners like me. I'm taking notes and keeping a notebook. Thank you, Mr. Clay!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dagimteshome194]

One of the best educational Videos i have ever seen. From the way you try to make it engaging to the way you simplify it down. Thanks clay .

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful! 2 more classes to go!

[@michaelcuevas527]

You're the best Clay.Very educational video on how to trade futures

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annepatterson5397]

This was so clear. Stated in simple terms, I learned some basic info that was lacking in my "brand new to trading" training experience. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigdikdude4207]

Watching all the way from Russia :) hands down the best futures intro tutorial. Thanks mate

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching... from Russia!

[@yuxie5667]

This is so clear and well explained. Thank you so much Clay!!!!!!!!!!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching.

[@321ConnorW]

I’m very new to this and this was exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Thanks clay!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WildLight100]

The best I have ever seen as a beginner's future trade. Thanks

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@texast2595]

BY FAR the best videos I've seen to teach newbies about futures. THANKS SO MUCH for taking the time to make this series

[@claytrader]

You're very welcome!

[@jeffreyrose1779]

Great content, just what I've been looking for.

[@claytrader]

Great!

[@hilhil1811]

First time watching one of your series. Thank-you for being succinct and thorough. Indeed you are gifted teacher and speaker for the subject material.... (First time I didn't get bored and found out what I wanted to find out without alot of mumbo) Going to class 3 now. Thanks

[@claytrader]

Thanks :-)

[@scjuru]

Great articulation Clay. I am a CFA student and this is the clearest tutorial I've had on futures. Thanks..

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@samm209]

Thanks so much for the detailed lecture. Simple to understand and i think this is the best futures class on youtube ever..Well done!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scotteza]

I'm enjoying this series, thanks for putting these videos together!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Scott. Glad you're enjoying!

[@scarter364]

Thank you so much for this excellent video.You made it so simple and interesting. NOT BORING and great content.

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kateli1880]

One of the top best teaching. I’ve heard many teaching styles and learned from trading schools but this reminder by far is on point 👌🏻🙏

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@quantic6064]

Great easy video to understand. Couldn't thank you enough. Keep up the great work as always!

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

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Great content...3yrs later😆💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@claytrader]

Appreciate it

[@mikesautiere8290]

Thank you for the video, I've been trading small cap stocks for 2 years and I'm looking for a way to trade the SPY but the shares are too expensive for me. Are future contracts the way to go?

[@claytrader]

Microfutures make it even better, which I talk about. Keep watching.

[@eyouelteketel5720]

you could try fractional shares- multiple platforms now offering it

[@eulynwebb3690]

Great delivery!!! Thanks Clay

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Beinthecircle]

Great, easy to learn classes...grateful.

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Glad you like them!

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Who else found this video by talking to a holographic image in 2031?

[@claytrader]

LOL....

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Hysterical!👍

[@claytrader]

@@christopherstephenson7199 lol

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My butler from the ceiling came to me with series 😂

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I did

[@caleb4real164]

Thank you for breaking it down so easily clay.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Love this …thank you so much fr making the concept so clear and easy to understand 😊

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Relax and take notes really appreciate for your service.

[@claytrader]

Thanks!

[@comparabiz2932]

Love the style you use to teach.Very clear for the laymen. Thanks

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tehalvin20061]

Awesome session, clear and concise explanation. Easy to follow and understand.

[@claytrader]

Glad you liked it!

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I have searched all over YT for a beginner friendly trading video and have to say these are BY FAR the best!

[@claytrader]

Wow, thank you!

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I love your teaching style! Best informative videosI've watched!

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

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Dude, you are a phenomenal teacher. Thanks for making these videos

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@quinw1009]

Thank you!!! So helpful to get the fundamentals down while learning. Great content and very helpful and easy examples.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ktara1033]

The best videos to understand the futures. Thank you so much . 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@claytrader]

Cheers!

[@aimanhujazi]

Thank you, finally someone put something worth watching!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shakeandtake5813]

Thanks Clay, I have not yet traded futures and will watch all lessons before I dip my toe in. You present it in an informative way and with zero guarantees. Very professional

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rakeshvarma4632]

Clay Trader, you are excellent and you present all the points in a clear manner. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Glad to help!

[@millmaster1]

Thank you, Clay!! Very clear and concise.

[@claytrader]

2 more classes to go!

[@sukhjitsingh3697]

I am new to understanding the basics of futures. Your content is extremely well delivered and you are so transparent about everything. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@claytrader]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sethmyers2854]

Great introduction. Very smooth & easy to understand. Thanks for the class, Clay!

[@claytrader]

Very welcome!

[@anthonybarnett808]

I love your classes, excellent.

[@claytrader]

Thank you! 😃

[@SerenityMoon1188]

Great video and very easy to understand. Thanks for doing this!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beautifulworldindeed5433]

Class #2. Excellent! I will watch it again though, to fully digest it. Thank you once again. You’re a excellent teacher.

[@claytrader]

Awesome, thank you!

[@aaroncross8063]

I have watched a number of videos trying to understand futures and options trading. This is one of the best. He makes is simple to understand. Thank you.

[@claytrader]

I appreciate that!

[@wrinklemania]

Thank you for making this so easy to understand!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KiannaAlfay]

Such a thorough teaching! This has helped me so much! Thank you sir🫡

[@claytrader]

You're welcome!

[@andreamonaie3617]

Thanks for the walk through very easy to follow.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elokamaduechesi2766]

You have answered the one question that my mentors have avoided through our my learning journey...thanks a lot ..you are the best

[@claytrader]

Glad to hear that!

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Amazing video. Best explanation on KZbin.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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You're an awesome teacher, i am watching this 4yrs later and i still find value in this video. The way you teach answers every question that i am formulating while watching. It’s like you anticipate all my questions and weave it in the teaching. Thank you

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Another great lesson. Very easy to follow.

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it

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Thank you for sharing knowledge!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MosaicFriend]

Hey @ClayTrader, I am not sure if you will see this but I love this series as I was literally looking for so many answers to all my questions regarding futures but I found them right here. You are a real one!!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

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Great video! Ir was very clear and easy to follow!

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

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You are a good presenter and you make it so easy.🎉 thank you.

[@claytrader]

You are so welcome! 2 more classes to go!

[@zaraknaser3531]

I agree with Daniel Aby. Your methodology of teaching is fabulous. Thanks a lot Clay.

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

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Thank you. Wonderful. No quadratic equation! Love it!

[@claytrader]

You are welcome!

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[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

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Glad to find your channel. I am able to understand trading in simple terms,. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@claytrader]

My pleasure!

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Thank you for being clear and I'm learning 🤘🏻

[@claytrader]

My pleasure!

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Nice session to understand features. Clear and Crisp!!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@ashh1175]

Feeling smarter, thank you!

[@claytrader]

Great!

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Another amazing video. I got about 99% of it understood. Great class, Best educational video I have seen. Simple straight forward nicely done.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

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Definitely one of the best informative stock videos

[@claytrader]

Glad you think so!

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you are the best! I am a bigginer here but you have simplified evrything so easy!

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

[@mindofminemeditation8222]

I am just getting started in the futures market. Your videos are clear & concise. I am now a subscriber. Cheers!

[@claytrader]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jct7485]

Excellent video!! Thank you!!

[@claytrader]

You are welcome!

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Well explained and simplified. Thanks

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Very informative. Thank You!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching! 2 more classes to go.

[@stuarturban6600]

Great Video!! You broke everything down so it was all very clear. Thanks Clay.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@miamissdria]

This is my second video on futures! You did Excellent again! 😃Thank you

[@claytrader]

:-)

[@adamshirdon8280]

Thank you Clay, I really enjoyed class 2 and i have learned meaning of futures contracts and i liked how you chopped into small pieces that your wider audience will easily understand. job well done.

[@claytrader]

2 more classes to go!

[@k.l.3159]

Love your style man - the jokes and gifs inbetween make the whole topic funnier to understand. The way you explained it was very good. The example helped to keep on track with your explanation. Keep it up! Moving to part 3 rightaway.

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Great video! Simple explanation

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching.

[@waihin5]

Thank you for detailed explanation.

[@claytrader]

You are welcome!

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Very clear lectures!

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@danielgold9640]

You broke this down flawlessly, great job

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@pranoy_tez]

This was amazing. Understood everything. Didn’t even know what futures were a day ago. Now I have good understanding of the futures market

[@claytrader]

Great!

[@rgro4645]

Excellent, clear, and important information. Good teacher and this is things needed to understand and trade futures. Thanks.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zman5970]

Awesome video. Traded futures before with not much success but feeling more confident with every video! Thanks Clay!

[@claytrader]

Glad they're helping Conrad!

[@neftalidejesus3589]

This has been the best video that has explain everything so perfectly... thank you so much

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adetola1234]

Great teaching, thanks.

[@claytrader]

Very welcome

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This guy is a gifted educator. Well done mate!

[@claytrader]

thanks for watching

[@lmiddletonluther3692]

You are a master teacher! Keep the great work up!

[@claytrader]

Thank you for watching!