Futures Market Sectors

Futures markets are categorized into key market sectors each containing baskets of futures assets. To achieve diversification, investors can construct portfolios using innumerable combinations of markets and contracts. The intricacies and complexities of the selection process can be daunting were it not for expert assistance from Trade Center Inc. Our experienced counselors working closely with the leading futures trading system developers can craft a custom alternative portfolio solution with diversification strategies that meets individual clients needs for risk and return.  

Interest Rates: U.S. Treasury Bills, Bonds and Notes; GNMA, Municipals, Eurodollars, Bunds, LIBOR, BUNDS, BOBLs, Gilts, foreign bonds

Stock Indices: S&P 500, S&P Mid-Cap 400, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, FT-SE 100, DAX 30, CAC-40,
Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Aluminum, Palladium, Base Metals

Currencies Swiss: Franc, Euros, Canadian Dollar, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Mexican Peso

Industrials: Crude Oil, Heating Oil, Gasoline, Propane, Natural Gas, Lumber

Grains: Wheat, Corn, Oats, Soybeans, Soybean Oil, Soybean Meal, Rice

Softs: Cocoa, Cotton, Coffee, Sugar, Orange Juice
Meats Cattle, Feeder Cattle, Hogs, Pork Bellies

Other: GSCI, CRB Index, Interbank Curr. Foreign Futures


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