CFTC

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Education Center

Visit here for answers to some basic questions about the futures markets and how they work, where to go if you need help, and answers to other questions that often arise.
- Registration of Intermediaries
- Futures Market Basics
- Economic Purpose of Futures Markets and How They Work
- Are you about to trade?
- Understand Your Contractual Obligations
  - Other factors you should consider
  - Checklist before you trade
- Dispute Resolution, Where to go for Help
- How to Read Futures Price Tables
- Consumer Protection Brochures

See Also:

CFTC's Commitment to Open Government

Financial Terms Montage

Report Fraud & Abuse

File a Tip or Complaint

Gavel and Book

Follow the Status of Enforcement Actions

Case Status Reports