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Visit here for answers to some basic questions about the futures markets and how they work, where to go if you need help, and answers to other questions that often arise.

• Registration of Intermediaries

• Futures Market Basics

• Economic Purpose of Futures Markets and How They Work

• Are you about to trade?
  • Check the status of your broker
  • Understand your goals
  • Understand risk

•  Understand Your Contractual Obligations
  • Other factors you should consider
  • Checklist before you trade

• Dispute Resolution, Where to go for Help

• How to Read Futures Price Tables

• Recovering From Your Fraud Losses
• Consumer Protection Brochures
   
• Visit SmartCheck.CFTC.gov for more information.
  CFTC SmartCheck gives you easy access to free tools to check the background of financial professionals and keeps you informed of some of the latest fraud schemes – directly from those who regulate financial professionals. It only takes a few minutes. Better safe than taken, right? Visit SmartCheck.CFTC.gov for more information.
    
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