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]

@@robscanlan cheers

[@ladymont9260]

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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.

[@exceptional8380]

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.

[@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!

[@scotteza]

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

[@claytrader]

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

[@sudhavellanki]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@LeslieMillerAuthor]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexbromley9384]

Absolutely love this series. Thank you for the knowledge!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@thejesusnationfunandlaught1157]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@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.

[@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!

[@yuxie5667]

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

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching.

[@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!

[@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!

[@Nouille64]

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

[@claytrader]

Great!

[@davidduran409]

Love your content! Thanks Clay.

[@claytrader]

Thanks David!

[@neftalidejesus3589]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@dimasb8452]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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!

[@bigdikdude4207]

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

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching... from Russia!

[@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!

[@rmoodyist]

Great introduction breaking down the key elements of trading futures for novice traders looking to delve into the futures markets. Thank You.

[@claytrader]

And thank you for watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@p.treyben5567]

Thank you! New to all this. Thanks for making it simple.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WildLight100]

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

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@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 :-)

[@caleb4real164]

Thank you for breaking it down so easily clay.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@comparabiz2932]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@CSG7Deuce74]

Great content...3yrs later😆💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@claytrader]

Appreciate it

[@janmeetsingh4967]

I always learn from your videos & watch them every single day. Stay blessed, Clay...

[@claytrader]

I appreciate that

[@bobclose-cqinvestments3046]

Thanks Clay, I really do appreciate the T&E you put into these videos!

[@claytrader]

My pleasure!

[@ryanbrooks4896]

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

[@claytrader]

LOL....

[@christopherstephenson7199]

Hysterical!👍

[@claytrader]

@@christopherstephenson7199 lol

[@xRavenousAngelx]

My butler from the ceiling came to me with series 😂

[@seexzavierfilms]

I did

[@ramonzworld]

Awesome video, its very comprehensive guide that is easy to understand. I know nothing about Futures, and this is the type of video I have been looking for that explains it in the most simplistic way.

[@claytrader]

Thank you for watching!

[@milosrandelovic9276]

Amazing video. Thank you for putting the time for this.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@stuarturban6600]

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

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@mimikuja]

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!

[@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!

[@quantic6064]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

[@brandoncaballero2242]

thanks for all the info Clay! really is a massive help just understanding what Im looking at and trying to learn

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!

[@reyfamtv2123]

I am just getting started on futures and trying to learn. These videos are awesome! Thanks for making them.

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@jy6839]

Thank you so much for this excellent series of classes. I felt so lost about futures before I watched your videos.

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@eloisecato1809]

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

[@claytrader]

You are welcome!

[@danielgold9640]

You broke this down flawlessly, great job

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@brentcampbell6574]

Thank you for this excellent class. Your format is so easy to follow. I appreciate you for your help.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vibinvela]

Thank you for the info thos has enhanced my knowledge greatly

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching

[@pilarflores8317]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@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!

[@Abakwarmah]

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!

[@OurOregonlife]

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!

[@noelalejandrooliu9561]

This guy is a gifted educator. Well done mate!

[@claytrader]

thanks for watching

[@rakeshvarma4632]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad to help!

[@paula4609]

Thanks for breaking the information down and making it so easy to understand.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fladigo11]

Hey Clay , I just wanted to comment that you are a terrific teacher , very patient when explaining the details . Being from a diffident country ( Brazil )and having a little bit of a language barrier , you definitely make it clear for anyone who wants to learn. From class # 1 and # 2 , I was able to grasp a lot about Future Stock. This is from someone who new NOTHING about Future Stocks. I'm looking forward to learn from classes #3 and #4. Than you.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@tilda15un]

Information overload but just what I need to understand Futures. Thank you.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joeylabarck7616]

great video! Exactly the kind of knowledge I was looking for. The pace is a but slow, but is good for an absolute beginner like myself.

[@claytrader]

Would you rather have me rush and then have you miss something?

[@comehereok1]

Thank you Clay, really helpful

[@claytrader]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@robpeters2296]

Thanks Clay ! The fascinating part about commodities is that they have been trading since ancient times, what changed is the technology of the process, your right when you say the basis of trading is timeless

[@claytrader]

Fascinating indeed!

[@capturethemove9313]

absolutely but technology has helped the retail trader! no more pit. more transparency and quick/easy execution(buy and sell) from a platform.

[@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!

[@wllmjhns18]

really great video. I have to say you don't cut corners on these videos. Thank you.

[@claytrader]

cheers

[@sumritsharma8129]

Thank you Clay for the best class I have watched without getting bored!! Learn a lot from you! Hopefully I will be a good trader in the future :D

[@claytrader]

Thanks. 2 more classes to go!

[@lmiddletonluther3692]

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

[@claytrader]

Thank you for watching!

[@lauriemicik1405]

very excited these are so great. I have know knowledge and you are very easy to understand. I'm glad you are doing this for people like me a very beginner.. Thanks Clay.

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Laurie.

[@traderrob348]

Dude! You are awesome!!! Thank you for breaking it down

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!

[@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!

[@zaraknaser3531]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad you like them!

[@jackmist5096]

That was great !!! I had a particular doubt regarding tick and ticker value .... got to know it has both distance + worth

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rgro4645]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aimanhujazi]

Thank you, finally someone put something worth watching!

[@claytrader]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrsStarking07]

You must be a teacher by trade! Thank you so much.

[@claytrader]

I'm not, but glad you enjoyed!

[@tormentacristal]

Thanks much for so much love in your teachings. Love it!

[@claytrader]

You're welcome!

[@sethmyers2854]

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

[@claytrader]

Very welcome!

[@camilotristancho6393]

Nice, I like your straightforward style man. I understood everything easily. I even paused the video and all. 👏👏

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

[@SumanthPrabhas]

It was really great to understand in your channel, thanks Clay!!

[@claytrader]

Glad you liked it!

[@amansoni2992]

You are the kind of teacher we need in school. Hats off to you!🙏

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@jamrockengin]

Awesome work Clay. You tha man!

[@claytrader]

Thanks Javian.

[@EmmaBrown_TV]

This is where i got to understand what futures is all about.. thanks His ways of breaking it down is topnotch

[@claytrader]

Glad it helped!

[@danielcostner8700]

Good information bro, your style is appealing, makes trading seem very accessible...... keep up the good work!

[@claytrader]

Thanks for the feedback Daniel. Glad it was helpful.

[@chocolatemodelsofficial5859]

Options versus futures was always confusing, but you are making things super clear. Thanks.

[@claytrader]

Happy to help!

[@amandabichvanphan3027]

Thank you for sharing knowledge!

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@vineetverma3001]

High Clarity for any learner from these Futures Class 1,2,3,4 videos. Brings great clarity and removes many misconceptions for beginners like me. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garrett_louis]

Great teacher. Making my way through the course.

[@claytrader]

Wonderful!

[@chrisperez3562]

Pretty clear and straight forward, many thanks.

[@claytrader]

Cheers

[@kennethsmith4956]

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

[@claytrader]

My pleasure!

[@tytydude123]

Excellent!! I've been looking for a video like this. Very informative.

[@claytrader]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mirriamphiri7015]

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

[@claytrader]

Glad it was helpful!