Mike breaks down two critical concepts every futures trader needs to understand—margin and notional value—and how they affect the true amount of exposure within a trading account. While futures allow traders to control significant market value with relatively little capital, that leverage can magnify both profits and losses if the underlying risk is not properly understood.
The webinar will explain how futures margin works, how to calculate the notional value of a position, and why margin requirements should not be confused with the actual amount of capital at risk. Mike will also demonstrate how contract selection and the number of contracts traded can dramatically change overall market exposure and account risk.
Through practical calculations and real trading examples, attendees will learn how to evaluate leverage before entering a position and make more informed decisions about contract size and capital allocation. This session is designed to help futures traders better understand their true exposure and manage their accounts with greater discipline and control.