Futures Trading. Complete Understanding of Stock Futures-D1 (Udemy.com)

Master the Foundations of Futures Trading with Confidence, Strategy & Real Market Insight

Why Take This Course?

Are you a finance student, aspiring trader, or investor looking to build a solid foundation in stock futures trading? Whether you're new to the derivatives market or seeking a structured approach to Futures trading strategies, this course provides the conceptual clarity, practical skills, and risk control techniques you need to succeed in today’s markets.

This is Part 1 of a structured Derivatives series and focuses exclusively on Futures trading before moving into Options. Designed for learners across global markets—including India, the U.S., and beyond—this course goes far beyond jargon and shortcuts. You’ll learn how to trade Futures responsibly with deep insights into risk management, hedging, trading psychology, and market dynamics.

What You’ll Learn:

Key Concepts Covered in This Futures Trading Course:

• What are Futures contracts and how do they differ from Forward contracts?

• Understand the difference between Spot and Derivative markets

• Learn to place Futures trades: long/short positions, margin, squaring off

• Master essential trading terms: Contango, Backwardation, Arbitrage

• Explore how to manage risk and protect capital using stop loss strategies

• Avoid common traps like false breakouts, whipsaws, short squeezes

• Understand how Futures differ from equity investing

Course Structure & Section Highlights

Section 1: The Basics – Understanding Futures Contracts

• Introduction to Derivatives

• Types of Derivatives: Forwards, Futures

• Concept of Futures Trading

• Differences between Forwards and Futures

Section 2: Futures Trade Terminology & Market Interface

• Walkthrough of a live Futures trade

• What is margin money and how it works

• Understanding Spot price, Futures price, and Lot size

• LTP, contract value, types of margins

• Market actions: Short covering, Long unwinding

• Concepts of Contango, Backwardation, and Arbitrage

Section 3: Trading & Risk Management Techniques

• Market orders, limit orders, stop-loss, trigger price

• Capital protection in bullish/bearish markets

• Managing risk using practical tools

Section 4: Hedging for Safety & Income

• What is hedging and how to use it

• Real-life intraday hedging example

• Generating steady income through risk-managed Futures positions

Section 5: Add-On Q&A Section

• Regularly updated with student questions and instructor insights

Who Should Enroll?

• Finance Students (MBA, CFA, CA, CS, CMA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

• Stock Market Investors ready to enter the world of derivatives

• Aspiring Traders and Market Professionals

• Global Investors (equities, commodities, currencies, or cryptos)

• Lifelong Learners seeking depth in Futures trading

What Makes This Course Unique?

• Taught by a qualified instructor with 40+ years of experience

• Combines academic precision with real-market practicality

• Global perspective—suitable for all major stock markets

• Focus on risk management and capital preservation

• No-fluff, clear explanations and real examples—not glamorized trading

About the Instructor

Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid is an Army Veteran and Distinguished Instructor with:

• Postgraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Finance

• A Doctorate in Management and Chartered Engineer status

• Over four decades of experience in leadership and education

• Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India)

He brings a disciplined, ethical, and deeply insightful approach to trading education.

Key Takeaways After Completing This Course

By the end of this Futures trading course, you will:

• Understand how Futures contracts work in live markets

• Execute trades with clarity using correct order types and margin usage

• Use hedging and risk mitigation strategies effectively

• Recognize and avoid false signals like breakouts and whipsaws

• Gain a realistic, no-nonsense approach to trading with discipline

Important Note:

This course focuses exclusively on Futures trading. For in-depth knowledge of Options Trading (Call, Put, Strategies), You may please enroll in my other course, “Options Trading: Complete Understanding of Options Trade – D2” . However, it is entirely at your choice, not mandatory.

Legal Disclaimer

This course is for educational purposes only. Trading in the stock market involves financial risk. Students should exercise due diligence before making any trading or investment decision. The instructor is not responsible for any financial loss resulting from the use of content in this course.