How to Trade Futures
Interested in how to trade futures? Benzinga can help. Read, learn, and compare your options for futures trading with our analysis in 2026.
Read moreCommodities
| Symbol | Name | Change | Change % | Close Price | Close Date | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO | Soybean Oil | -0.84 | -1.73% | $48.55 | 2025-12-31 | Buy Now |
| BOR | Gold 250 Gramm (BM&FBovespa Sao Paolo) | N/A | 280.64 BRL | 2023-11-23 | Buy Now | |
| BZ | Brent Crude | -0.41 | -0.39% | $103.96 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| CB | Cash-settled Butter | -0.50 | -0.37% | $136.00 | 2026-11-03 | Buy Now |
| CC | Cocoa | 68.00 | 1.25% | $5420.00 | 2026-11-03 | Buy Now |
See All 85 Commodities Futures
Forex
| Symbol | Name | Change | Change % | Close Price | Close Date | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6A | Australian Dollar Futures | 0.0023 | 0.33% | $0.6982 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| 6B | British Pound Futures | 0.0047 | 0.35% | $1.35 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| 6C | Canadian Dollar Futures | 0.0017 | 0.24% | $0.7168 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| 6E | Euro FX Futures | 0.0036 | 0.32% | $1.12 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| 6J | Japanese Yen Futures | N/A | $0.00630 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
See All 15 Forex Futures
Index
| Symbol | Name | Change | Change % | Close Price | Close Date | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS200 | S&P/ASX 200 Futures | 41.50 | 0.47% | 8881.00 AUD | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| DE30 | DAX Futures | 0.20 | 0% | €25935.50 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| DJ | Dow Jones Futures | 87.00 | 0.17% | $51895.00 | 2026-11-03 | Buy Now |
| DX | Dollar Index Futures | -0.17 | -0.17% | $101.35 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| ES | S&P 500 Futures | -27.25 | -0.36% | $7583.00 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
See All 33 Index Futures
Bonds
| Symbol | Name | Change | Change % | Close Price | Close Date | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL | Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures | 0.34 | 0.24% | $144.28 | 2022-09-15 | Buy Now |
| FV | US 5 YR T-Note Futures | -0.0547 | -0.05% | $109.06 | 2022-09-16 | Buy Now |
| TN | Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures | 0.27 | 0.25% | $108.11 | 2026-11-04 | Buy Now |
| TY | US 10 YR T-Note Futures | 0.0781 | 0.07% | $106.50 | 2026-11-03 | Buy Now |
| US | US 30 YR T-Bond Futures | -0.25 | -0.19% | $131.31 | 2022-09-16 | Buy Now |
See All 9 Bonds Futures
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