How To Trade Futures For Beginners | The Basics of Futures Trading [Class 1]

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If you are brand new to the futures market and wanting to learn how to trade futures, this is the course for you. In this introduction class, I will walk you through all the basics of the futures market. What is the futures market? How does the futures market work? Where are futures traded? Who are the traders that all take part in the market? I will explain all of this and more with the goal of establishing a firm foundation of knowledge that we can then build from in the following classes. If you are someone who is looking to avoid the annoying pattern day trading rule, the futures market is a way to make that happen. Let's get started and learn more about how to trade futures to make money online.
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This channel is excellent. First video ive found that is ACTUALLY tailored to helping beginners learn. Provides the foundational info about Futures contracts (what they are/ how they function) as well as what's happening when traders - trade them. Much appreciated.

[@claytrader]

@@ShaggyBravo glad to be able to help! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

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3 more classes to go!

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Thanks for the kind words.

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Great teacher, GREAT topic, great voice! amazing recording voice. KEEP THE GOOD WORK MAN!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

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You caught me within the very first minute. Amazing, just what I was looking for.

[@claytrader]

Glad I could help!

[@sakinasai9538]

You are a really good teacher. I have listened to very good Future traders for 6 months and was still not absorbing the whole picture as clearly as I did today listening to you. I will go through your other beginner's videos. Thanks

[@claytrader]

Thank you for watching! Glad it could help.

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You've explained this in the most simplistic way. Most videos are defining futures as if those already know what futures are with sophisticated words and phrases that nobody would know but expert traders lool

[@claytrader]

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Thank you Clay, you’re the best. Best teacher of the financial markets out there. This is university quality stuff tailored for beginners. 👏

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the kind words.

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I want to take the time to thank you because you can see the time and effort that you put on this class. This is a phenomenal class; really serious and easy to understand no boring. Thank you so much!!! So happy to find your videos and your channel.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Bryan. Glad you found it helpful!

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Clay You've Made This an Exciting !! Simplisic, Futures Course Learning Experience, You're An Excellent Teacher & Speaker. God Bless You.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

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Just found this video today, but realized I was already subscribed to your channel. I must say, your video is timeless!! I truly love how you carefully and simply put everything together, so even me😅 could understand. Really appreciate it and will be going through all your futures classes. Thank you so much.

[@claytrader]

Wonderful!

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I loved that Clay. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you !

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Chuck. Glad you found it of value.

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[@claytrader]

And thank you for watching!

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this was my first look at futures. very helpful! thanks!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@Itstmera]

I love how you break things down super simple. That's really the ART of being able to teach concepts. I remember watching one of your videos around 6-7 years ago on an intro to stocks basically. You broke down what a stock is, what a share is, etc. You broke it down so simple, that i understood the first time i watched it. A 9 year old can understand simply because you have the gift of teaching! Thanks a ton.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rock3tcatU233]

Such a great explanation for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot!

[@claytrader]

You're welcome!

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Thank you, that was so simple and straightforward!

[@claytrader]

Glad you liked it!

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Thank you for explaining it simply.. I actually understood what you was talking about 👍🏼

[@claytrader]

Thanks for feedback! Glad it was clear!

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Thank you for a simple explaining! Loved the video

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Very well put together training. Thank you for the fundamentals!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Hey, you're blessed with great teaching skills, you made me understand the futures market. God bless!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

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This was absolutely perfect. Just a beginner beginner that really needed those visuals to understand the market. Watching the rest. Thanks!

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Happy to help!

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Thanks for breaking it down. Your teaching style is amazing!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@mattw6554]

I am totally new to investing. I have a 401k managed by my company but have always been interested in trying this on my own. Thank you so much for ‘dumbing this down’ and explaining it so it’s easy to understand. Definitely going to continue watching! Also, really glad to see your not pushing your paid content the whole time (spoken from a professional sales person). Makes me want to listen more.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback!

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Superclass, 1st quality teaching technique. Thanks a lot.

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Thanks for watching!

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Clay thank you so very much for educating me, and more importantly for making the subject matter, easy to understand.

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Glad it was helpful!

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You are an excellent teacher!! I just heard about Futures a few days ago and decided to find videos to learn more. I came across this video and so glad I did! I actually understand this so far! Thank you so much!! I will continue to listen to the following lessons!

[@claytrader]

Wonderful!

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I just stumbled upon your videos. Your approach to explaining a complex subject is the best I have ever seen -- and I have sat through literally hundreds of hours of webinars and video trainings. I wish everyone training newbie traders would take the same approach: start with the simplest fundamentals so that the complicated concepts make sense later on. It's no wonder you have 375K subscribers. You can add me to the list. Just a great friggin' job!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Thank you for breaking futures trading down so I can understand what you are explaining!! I so glad I found you!!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it could help!

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Wow. What an amazing lesson. Such a good teacher. Wonderful. Wonderful. Will see class 2 now

[@claytrader]

Thank you for watching!

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Thank you, finally someone who speaks with confidence of the material but able to break it down for anybody to be able to understand

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Glad it was helpful!

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Very simple and straight to the point!

[@claytrader]

3 more classes to go!

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Thank-you, sir, for breaking this down in an elementary, fundamental manner.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@jmand4477]

thanks for the time you have put into this i am new to futures and i enjoy being able to learn from the basics!

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Great!

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Thank you so much for making such a great video!! well explained and easy to understand, you are a very good teacher.

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Thanks for watching!

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Great, simplistic, straight to the point training. Great job!

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Thanks for watching!

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Thank you Clay .. You really it down in a way that's understandable

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You're welcome Gromeyko! Glad it could help!

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Great video....best I've seen in breaking this all down to its simplest form. I will def watch the other 3 videos right now!!!!

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Glad it was helpful!

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This is clear and simple. You made this entertaining and understandable. I can’t wait until I get through the other videos in this series.

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Thanks for giving it a try Jae!

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Simple and excellent way of explaining. Very helpful. Thanks.

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Glad it was helpful!

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Wish everyone taught things like you, appreciate it a ton man

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Thanks Chase!

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The best begineer introduction ever! You rock Clay Trader

[@claytrader]

Glad you think so!

[@dharmeshraghuwanshi1680]

I lost quite a bit this year when oil ended at negative 37.63, and I realised I should have understood the theory behind futures before taking the plunge. I have been through Class 1 and I look forward to the remainder 3. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Excellent!

[@rickcoyote2361]

Like others who have seen your video, I too truly thank you for taking a very simple, step by step approach to providing education on this subject. I wish you well in the market and with your business as well!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyosborn3619]

I sincerely appreciate this class , i have been dabbling in day trading and this seems like something i can understand. Thank you 😊

[@claytrader]

You're very welcome!

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Hi Clay..I have watched a lot of futures trading videos but this one is the best by far. You made it so simple and its now imprinted in my brain all the simple things that I needed to understand. I was so confused about all of it with other videos but you have made it so easy. Hats off to you!!!!

[@claytrader]

3 more classes to go! Thanks for watching!

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Excellent Work !! Excellent Presentation !! Really appreciate your great effort !!

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Thank you! Cheers!

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This was extremely informative. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StudyYourself]

I started learning and studying how to trade in Future and your video gives a great perspective on starting, thanks

[@claytrader]

Glad to hear that!

[@oliverhorsfall4501]

Thanks for explaining it... I'm new to the whole stock market thing, and was kinda confused about futures. But after this video, I know finally understand what they are!! Thank you Clay

[@claytrader]

Glad it could help!

[@oliverhorsfall4501]

@@claytrader Question: Talking about the S&P E-mini... In order to break even, you need to have the market move 4 ticks (1 point) in your favour. However, if you had one contract ($50) and you wanted to make $50 you would need the market to move 8 ticks (2 points) in your favour. Just wanted to check if this is correct?

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This is awesome. I love your simplified approach. Thank you for providing this very valuable service.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@anothersphere]

Great introductory explanation, thank you for providing and I'll be continuing through the series.

[@claytrader]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed.

[@razzyp3999]

Interesting information on the futures market looking forward to episode 2.

[@claytrader]

Class 2 is already available. Look in the description area.

[@ellerinehaynes2146]

Very well explained . I really appreciate it. Thank you so much Clay.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

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Great stuff man, looking forward to learning more in depth

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Thanks for giving the class a try!

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@Ulitarism thanks!

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Omg! Thank you so so so much. You explained it just the way I needed to hear it, I have been go crazy for couple days because I just can’t understand what any other channel is saying in their “beginners introduction” videos. Please keep giving us more! I’m on to class 2.

[@claytrader]

Glad it could help! I hope you enjoy Class 2 also!

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Excellent basic course. Your explanation is clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

3 more classes to go!

[@Telecomguy1]

Thanks. Great for people like me "The Beginner". looking forward to more

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wildwildwes17]

thanks man! awesome introduction. I had an idea of what futures were to start with but that was well done. I am looking forward to the more technical side of futures trading

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

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Great explanation Clay. I now understand. Much appreciated.

[@claytrader]

Glad it could help!

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Being searching for a long time this kind of videos, mad love to your work

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoy it!

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Right from the beginning I realized this is one of the the best video on KZbin 😌

[@claytrader]

Wow, thank you!

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You did a lot of work Clay. Excellent presentation. Thanks!

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Thanks Cayrick.

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Dear Clay, your method of teaching complex concepts in simple language with examples is amazing. Thank you very much.

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

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No one explains like you! I've never been left confused by any of your video

[@claytrader]

Happy to hear that!

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That was a great training thanks a lot Clay!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback William.

[@MrJLew53]

flawless, straight to the point no fluff!

[@claytrader]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

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Well Put!! Very simple and clear to understand. Looking forward to your other videos on this topic!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephmuskat706]

hey man! you are really easy to learn from, thanks for the vids. keep it up

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

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Thank you for clear and direct information. Nice work!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RollinRocker]

I wish I'd watched this video when I started trading. I basically just figured all this out on my own the hard way.

[@claytrader]

ugh... thanks for watching now at least!

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Another great, simple and very well explained video. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rtacher]

Enjoyed the videos very much! Thank you for sharing this for free!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@romeahelios1721]

This was great thanks for sharing the information it was well told and had me wanting more!

[@claytrader]

3 more classes to go!

[@markwegner5397]

Thanks Clay I stumbled on your information the other night when I was researching trading as a beginner

[@claytrader]

Welcome to the channel Mark!

[@michaelbaines651]

Very educational video with barely any ads... that's rare in itself! No robot butlers here yet but I appreciate you breaking it down. You've helped so much with my stock market growth, its time for me to take a peek at futures. Thanks so much!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ricardoely1144]

Very clear explanation. As a potential beginner to futures trading, I need the simplest explanations for how this all works. Thank you!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@syedjahanzaibazhar6610]

Thanks clay. You are doing to good. Keep it up it will definately help us to understand this market.

[@claytrader]

Thanks

[@stephanthinks3365]

You are such a great teacher, keep doing what you're doing man.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandynbetton4827]

I love the use of sour patch kids in the example. My favorite candy as well

[@claytrader]

Yeah? Good man!

[@groomabrham]

🙏 Thanks for the information. Clean and clear basic knowledge. I am now understanding futures contract from the foundation level.

[@claytrader]

3 more classes to go!

[@abidemiakinbile8740]

Thank you for taken time to deliver this, very awesome and educative.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MercyB3ats]

Hey Clay, thank you so much for this amazing content and for showing me and 300,000 other people the first step to learning Futures Exchange. I watched all four parts to see if I was interested, now I'm rewatching them to take notes and ask you and myself questions that I hope to either research the answer or get from you or your community. The first question I have is What are strategies of hedging and how can I learn them most efficiently? My second question is do the value of contracts directly correlate with the change in spot price ( ex. if soot price goes up value of contracts goes up)? Finally, Which of the two broad markets that you mention come with less risk?

[@claytrader]

This is only Class 1. You still have 3 more to go.

[@firebird77clonefirebird89]

he stated he watched all four parts already.

[@BS-oy4mj]

Great video. Thank you for keeping it simple to understand, funny and relevant.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

[@jackmist5096]

Taught very well !!! Helps understand smoothly...

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelvercher5032]

Very thankful for this informative video. Great speaking, editing and info. Thanks!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kragatar]

"You might have a hard time throwing a cattle at somebody." xD

[@claytrader]

:-)

[@frankadodo1113]

Thought I was the only one that noticed. That line surely got me. Lol

[@JakeHunter2010]

Thanks for the education Clay. Think every trader should broaden their scope and knowledge of other securities and commodities. #jakehunter88

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Jake.

[@f.torralba688]

My first video in learning about futures. Thanks for making the content 3 years ago.

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!

[@adeoluadediwura2076]

This guy is a very good teacher with simple analyses of trading

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@cristianm6713]

Indeed

[@neckchopman]

The future Conan?

[@claytrader]

Conan?

[@Qteam1998]

Detective conan

[@nellydavid5489]

Or Connor?

[@TheCRHKing]

“Throwing a cattle at somebody”. Love it.

[@claytrader]

:-)

[@jamesdean9373]

I love that you make it super easy to understand.

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!