{"id":9523,"date":"2020-10-26T13:30:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T17:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimusfutures.com\/tradeblog\/?p=9523"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:53:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T20:53:09","slug":"understanding-the-actual-size-of-a-futures-contract-ep-72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimusfutures.com\/blog\/understanding-the-actual-size-of-a-futures-contract-ep-72\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding The Actual Size of a Futures Contract &#8211; Ep 72"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Understanding The Actual Size of a Futures Contract - Ep 72\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lYoLFLFG0JU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>From a risk perspective, it is extremely important for Futures Traders to consider the notional value of a contract rather than the market value.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode of the Optimus Futures Podcast, we discuss the importance of understanding the actual size and value of a Futures contract. 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