Types of Futures Orders

Understanding Stop Orders

Stop order can be used to limit losses when trading commodities or to initiate positions on momentum.

Limit Orders - Understanding Limit Orders

Explanation of the when, how and why to use a limit order in trading commodity futures and options.

Market Order - Placing Market Orders in Futures Trading

Learn how and why to place a market order when you are trading commodity futures and options.

Using a Day Order or an Open Order for Futures Trading

A futures order must be designated as a day order or an open order.

Stop Limit Orders – The Good And The Bad Of Stop Limit Orders

A stop limit order is a combination of a stop market order and a limit order. It is activated when the price touches your designated price. A stop limit to buy is placed above the market and a stop limit to sell is placed below the current market price.