Insights

By reducing reliance on traditional asset classes, managed futures can provide stability during periods of heightened volatility.

Financial contracts across commodities, equities, and derivatives are offered globally, including Chinese futures, backed by expert support and infrastructure for risk management.

Clearing houses mitigate systemic risk by acting as central counterparties, validating trades even if one side fails, and enforcing collateral and guarantee fund requirements to absorb losses.

The main differences between forex and futures lie in how trades are executed, how contracts are standardized, and the level of oversight and regulation involved.

OTC trading with Straits Financial Group offers tailored derivative contracts that let parties lock in pricing and terms, manage exposure across commodities, currencies, and interest rates, and enhance cash flow predictability.

The development of listed derivatives reflects shifts in market structure, product variety, and regulatory frameworks to support modern finance.

Straits Financial OTC derivatives offerings enable custom risk mitigation and market access via bespoke contracts, at the cost of lower transparency and higher counterparty risk compared to exchange-traded alternatives.

Predicting market performance involves using macroeconomic data, technical trend analysis, and sentiment measures to gauge potential future moves.

These instruments encompass tailored contracts such as swaps, forwards, and options, enabling customization while presenting unique market and credit challenges.