Continuous futures

by Vladimir Toropov

Continuous futures refer to a type of financial derivative contract that allows investors to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price, with settlement occurring at a future date. As you know, traditional futures contracts have specific expiration dates.

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What is the price of oil?

by Vladimir Toropov

What is the price of oil? Let’s try to answer this seemingly simple question. The fact is that crude oil comes from various fields in many countries. In addition, crude oil is traded in several ways. Read in this article why the answer is not as simple as it seems.

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Finite-state machines

by Vladimir Toropov

Finite-state machines (FSM) are mathematical abstractions that are used in the development of trading robots to model and control trading strategies and decision-making processes. If you want to develop a trading robot, but don’t know where to start, you’re on the right way.

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Exotic underlying assets

by Vladimir Toropov

Exotic underlying assets in futures contracts are those that deviate from the typical financial instruments or commodities commonly traded in traditional futures markets. These assets are more specialized and less commonly encountered.

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Gold trading: 10 interesting facts

by Vladimir Toropov

Gold has been a valuable and sought-after commodity for centuries. Its shimmering beauty and rarity have made it a symbol of wealth and power. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, gold also holds significant importance in the world of trading.

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Gas hubs. Why are they interesting?

by Vladimir Toropov

Gas hubs are central points in a natural gas market where multiple gas suppliers and buyers come together to trade and exchange natural gas. They are interesting because they serve as a physical and financial marketplace for buying and selling natural gas.

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Internal netting in Forex

by Vladimir Toropov

Internal netting in Forex is the process by which a brokerage firm or financial institution matches and settles trades internally, without routing them to an external market or exchange. It is also known as “internal matching” or “internal clearing.” Here are its features.

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