Future trading is a derivative trading transaction that works based on a margin trading system. People often know future trading with the term futures trading. One of the future trading products most popular with the public is none other than gold futures trading.

The latest investment trends have made the Indonesian futures market 'busy' with future trading companies. Of course this atmosphere is beneficial for those of you who are just starting to learn trading. If you are looking for a future trading guide, let's look at a review of the advantages of future trading as well as important tips that you should know.

Advantages of Future Trading

Actually, what makes people so interested in trying future trading rather than conventional business or real sector trading? At least these three advantages will answer that question.

  • Even a small capital is enough to get started

Try comparing it with the capital you need to invest to open a business such as a restaurant business. You will definitely have to spend tens to hundreds of millions of rupiah. However, in future trading you only need millions of rupiah to open an account.

  • Flexible, can be from anywhere and at any time

Similar to remote work, you only need an electronic device and an internet connection to do future trading. In fact, even a smartphone is enough! Plus, you can start transactions from anywhere and at any time considering that trading is open 24 hours non-stop five days a week. 

  • Can be done independently

Future trading is a business that you can run independently. You can just rely on yourself in future trading, without the hassle of hiring employees. However, for beginners, it's a good idea to learn first from a mentor or experienced trader so that you can be guided and make important decisions correctly.

Effective Tips for Doing Future Trading

A beginner trader can be successful in future trading as long as he is willing to continue learning, both from a mentor and from his own experience. To get started, you can first check the following effective tips.

  • Learn all trading methods

You will never know whether a trading method will work until you try it yourself. So, it is important for beginners to learn all trading methods. Practice and try to apply the knowledge gained to your trading process. After finding a method that is right or suits your style, try to consistently follow it so that it can produce sweet results.

  • Make sure you have the right time frame to carry out the analysis process 

As a trader, you need to determine which time frame is appropriate to carry out the market analysis process. For example, you might get a Sell signal on the Weekly Chart and see a Buy signal on the Daily Chart. If in doubt, consult with your mentor about how to choose the right time frame according to the signal you are using as a reference.

  • Only use cold funds

Yes, avoid starting future trading using funds that are supposed to cover your daily living. Remember that the money you deposit in a trading account has risks. If you lose, it's very likely that the money will disappear. So, placing cold funds, aka 'idle' funds, for trading is definitely a wise decision. 

Future trading is a profitable activity that can make you earn income in the long term. For novice traders, trading may seem confusing. However, sufficient knowledge driven by curiosity and a high willingness to learn will make your journey in the world of future trading smoother.

Never giving up is the next important key that you need to hold. Experience is always the best teacher, learning from failure by evaluating can make you better prepared to pursue future trading. 

Come on, start trading now and enjoy the sweet fruits of your hard work later!

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