How do futures work?
Futures are exchange-traded, standardized contracts to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date, used for hedging or speculation with leverage via margin.
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Futures are exchange-traded, standardized contracts to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date, used for hedging or speculation with leverage via margin.
Futures typically open Sunday at 5:00 PM CT, but exact times vary by contract and exchange.
Dow futures stand at 52,655.00, gaining 275 points (0.53%) in premarket trading on July 31, 2026.