The global value of trading in index futures is about $20 trillion per year and rising and for many countries the value traded is similar to that traded on their stock markets. This book describes how index futures markets work and clearly summarises the substantial body of international empirical evidence relating to these markets. Using the concepts and tools of finance, the book also provides a comprehensive description of the economic forces that underlie trading in index futures. Stock Index Futures 3/e contains many teaching and learning aids including numerous examples, a glossary, essay questions, comprehensive references, and a detailed subject index. Written primarily for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, this text will also be useful to researchers and market participants who want to gain a better understanding of these markets.

Thorough education in what you need to know to trade effectively in stock index futures -- Trading and Hedging Strategies -- Spreads -- Market Analysis Techniques -- The Trading Plan -- Evaluating the Underlying Index -- Determining Future Trends.

Praise for Stock Index Futures & Options "Everything you wanted to know about global stock indexes in one place." -Tom Basso CEO, Trendstat Capital Management "With twenty years of professional experience behind her, Susan Abbott Gidel is the perfect person to present this intricate overview of today's futures and options markets. Included is everything a beginner needs to know to understand the world of derivatives." -Robert R. Prechter Jr. President, Elliott Wave International

Shows how to use both ETFs and E-Minis for high-powered results Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are a remarkable new tool for trading and investing in broad market segments or narrow sectors. ETF trading volume and asset growth continue to soar at record levels. Ideal for speculating in and hedging as well as long-term investing in the broader markets, these index products work together to diversify and balance any global portfolio. Now, one of the top executives (and experts) in the industry reveals the intricacies of the products, how to use them, and what the future holds. Readers will get sample index portfolios and strategies for all market participants--ranging from the short-term trader to the long-term investor; and from the risk taker to the conservative investor. David Lerman (Chicago, IL) is the Senior Director of Equity Index Products Marketing at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He has traveled around the globe on behalf of the CME, giving seminars and workshops to retail and institutional audiences, including pension funds, corporations, banks and brokers on risk management/trading using equity index futures and options.

Dennis B. Anderson sheds light on a relatively unexplored area--trading e-mini stock index futures--in this guide to building wealth. In step-by-step detail, he provides everything you need to profit in any market condition. Learn how to: read and understand technical indicators and reports; control emotions in order to make wise trading decisions; and interpret and incorporate candlestick analysis into your trading success. You'll also learn three distinct models for successfully and safely trading e-mini stock index futures in trending, volatile, or flat markets, as well as market corrections. The three models are: Follow the Money, Enjoy Those Index Bites, and Buy Low, Sell High; Buy Lower, Sell Higher. As you learn each model, you'll also find out how to minimize risk while maximizing your chance of earning profits. The author has used these strategies to make $268,000 in six months in a flat market, more than $400,000 in three years, and almost $30,000 in three days. When Great Britain voted to leave the European Union, he made $25,000 in six days. You can share in the wealth, but not without the tools, insights, and strategies in Trading E-mini Stock Index Futures.

The same electronic trading forces that are changing the face of stock trading, are moving into the futures and options market, where traders can trade the entire stock market rather than just one stock at a time. Some of the richest opportunities to trade the stock market can be found at the futures and options exchanges. This work aims to teach the novice trader everything necessary to get started in electronically day trading the equity index markets.