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A new way to trade the Future

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Trade your opinion on yes-or-no questions in key CME Futures markets

Say you have a strong sense of whether the price of Gold will close above USD$2,000 today, and you wanted an immediate means of taking that position with a simple Yes/No push of a button.

Now there’s a new way to express that market sentiment immediately, and across a robust number of key futures products, via Interactive Brokers’ innovative trading platform.

Event contracts offer the most intuitive, straightforward way yet to access 10 of the world’s most important futures markets.

They are short-term, limited-risk contracts that streamline how you can take part in benchmark markets.

And it’s as simple as using event contracts to trade your opinion on Yes-or-No questions on whether key futures markets will move up or down by the end of each day’s trading session. 

Interactive Brokers’ just made it even simpler with its newly launched IBKR EventTrader platform.

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Event contracts are based on the outcome of an event and are short-term positions good for that trading day only. This provides investors with a straightforward way of participating in key futures markets.

You can select from event contracts in the Equity Index, Energy, Metals and foreign currency futures markets, and to trade, just choose YES or NO on an event contract.

You will be presented with a menu of short-term price predictions by product. To participate, just choose a side on a given prediction.

So, if you think the price of crude oil is going to rise on the news of an OPEC production cuts, you can buy a YES contract and benefit from any increase in the price of oil by the end of the day. 

Similarly, if you think the stock market is going to fall on disappointing news, you can buy a NO contract on an Equity Index Event Contract and profit from any decline.

Will the S&P 500 Index close above 3,900 today? Simply Yes or No.

Event contracts are settled in cash, so there is no need to worry about delivery or expiry.

HOW CAN YOU GET STARTED?

You don’t need a big investment to gain access to major futures markets’ daily activity, nor is there a big expense to enter a trade – between USD 0.25 to USD $19.75 per trade.

For each event contract you hold that expires “in the money”, in reference to the underlying futures settlement price, you receive a fixed payout of USD $20.00. Your max profit per contract is USD $20.00 minus the contract cost, fees and commissions. Event contracts are priced between USD $0.25 to USD $19.75 per contract and quoted in USD $0.25 increments.

Interactive Brokers offers a low, transparent commission of just USD 0.10 per event contract.

Event contracts also provide exposure to key futures markets while limiting an investor’s risk because the most one can lose is the price paid for the contract.

  • You can buy one contract or multiple contracts at once. 
  • You receive a fixed payout of $20 for each event contract you hold that expires “in the money,” minus contract cost, fees and commissions.

Basically, IBKR EventTrader empowers investors’ ability to take a position on their daily price predictions.

And it’s fun.

You can get more insights on eventtrader.interactivebrokers.com.

You can also get a concise and detailed EventTrader Demo in this webinar:  Trading CME Event Contracts at Interactive Brokers Using IBKR EventTrader Platform – IBKR Webinars

So if you’re looking for a new and straightforward way to trade key futures markets, check out IBKR EventTrader

With low commissions and no minimums, it’s easy to get started. Yes or . . . Yes.

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Why most Australians aren’t ready for retirement

Australians’ retirement readiness declines as super fund trust wanes; expert shares insights and solutions for financial confidence.

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Australians’ retirement readiness declines as super fund trust wanes; expert shares insights and solutions for financial confidence.


Fewer than one in three Australians feel financially prepared for retirement, with trust in super funds falling and planning gaps widening. In this episode, Dale Gilham from Wealth Within explains why the nation is struggling with financial confidence.

We cover the most common mistakes retirees say they’ve made, how super fund distrust is reshaping decisions, and what role financial planning plays in boosting readiness.

Gilham also outlines the tools and resources Australians are seeking most as they look to secure their financial future. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

#Retirement #Superannuation #Finance #Australia #WealthPlanning #MoneyMatters #FinancialFreedom #TickerNews


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The fine line between smart investing and risky gambling

Dr. Enticott explains the psychology of risk in investing and offers strategies for safe wealth building. #Investing #Finance #MoneyTips

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Dr. Enticott explains the psychology of risk in investing and offers strategies for safe wealth building. #Investing #Finance #MoneyTips


The difference between a high-risk gamble and a calculated move often comes down to understanding the odds — and respecting them. In this interview, Dr. Steve Enticott from CIA Tax breaks down the psychology behind risky bets.

We discuss how hype-driven investments like meme coins can lure in latecomers, why gambling is statistically designed against the player, and how leverage without a safety net can quickly spiral into financial disaster.

Dr. Enticott also shares practical advice for long-term strategies that focus on building wealth safely, rather than chasing get-rich-quick schemes. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

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Bitcoin rises as a safe asset during shutdown

Bitcoin reaches near all-time high as investors seek safe havens amid US government shutdown

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Bitcoin reaches near all-time high as investors seek safe havens amid US government shutdown

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– Bitcoin nears all-time high amid U.S. government shutdown, trading at $123,685.87 on October 3rd.
– In South Korea, Bitcoin surpassed 170 million KRW, reaching 170.96 million KRW on October 3rd.
Bitcoin has reached near its all-time high during the U.S. government shutdown, establishing itself as a safe asset.
On October 3rd, at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Bitcoin traded at $123,685.87, closely approaching the record high of $124,290 set in August. This marks a 1.89% increase in just 24 hours and the first time in two months that Bitcoin has surpassed $123,000.In South Korea, Bitcoin’s value also surged, surpassing 170 million KRW for the first time on the night of October 2nd.

The price climbed to 170.96 million KRW at Bithumb on October 3rd, breaking the previous record of 169.90 million KRW from August 14th.

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The surge in Bitcoin’s price is driven by increased interest in safe-haven assets amid the government shutdown. Since October 1st, 750,000 federal employees have been placed on unpaid leave, leading investors to consider alternative assets.

Jeff Kendrick of Standard Chartered remarked that the current market situation differs from the 2018-2019 shutdown, as Bitcoin now closely correlates with U.S. government risk.

Bitcoin’s Future

Forecasts suggest Bitcoin’s upward momentum will persist. Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could break its all-time high and reach $135,000. JP Morgan analysts foresee a potential rise to $165,000 by year-end.

Historically, October has been a bullish month for Bitcoin, coining the term ‘Uptober’ due to average returns of 20.63% over the last decade. Ethereum is also on the rise, trading around $4,500, contributing to a larger $4.12 trillion cryptocurrency market.


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