At CSB Investors, we provide access to Futures and Options—two versatile financial instruments that empower traders to speculate on price movements or hedge their portfolios. These derivatives offer opportunities for both short-term gains and long-term risk management.
Futures are contracts that obligate the buyer or seller to purchase or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. Known for their transparency, liquidity, and precision, futures are widely used across markets, including equities, commodities, currencies, and interest rates, giving investors a powerful tool to manage risk or capitalise on market movements.
Options on Futures provide additional flexibility by giving traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a futures contract at a specific price before a set expiration date. This allows traders to gain exposure to the futures market with less upfront capital and controlled risk. Options on futures can be used for speculative trades or to hedge positions, offering a strategic layer of flexibility and risk management in volatile markets.
Advanced Trading Platforms
At CSB Investors, we provide cutting-edge platforms that offer real-time market data, advanced trading tools, and efficient execution. Our technology solutions ensure that you have the information and tools needed to make informed decisions and act quickly in fast-moving markets.
Access to global markets
With CSB Investors, you can access a broad range of global markets, from major indices and commodities to interest rates and currencies. Our platforms allow you to diversify your trading strategies and capitalise on opportunities across multiple asset classes.
Risk management tools
Our platforms are equipped with advanced risk management tools, helping you monitor your exposure, set stop losses, and manage margin requirements. This allows you to trade with confidence, knowing you have the tools to protect your positions.
Futures are derivative contracts that obligate the buyer or seller to purchase or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price or level on a specified future date. Futures are widely used by traders and investors for their transparency, liquidity, and precision in tracking the value of the underlying asset, whether it's equities, commodities, currencies, or interest rates.
Hedging opportunities
Futures are commonly used for hedging purposes, allowing investors to lock in prices for assets like commodities or financial instruments, protecting against adverse price movements. This is particularly valuable for businesses and investors seeking to stabilise cash flows and manage risk in volatile markets.
Leveraged trading
For speculative traders, futures provide a way to bet on price movements without owning the underlying asset, amplifying potential returns while also increasing risk.
Transparency and liquidity
Futures are traded on organised exchanges, offering a high degree of transparency, liquidity, and efficient execution, making futures an attractive choice for both institutional and retail investors.
Wide range of asset classes
Futures are available on a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, currencies, interest rates, and indices.
Options offer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price (the strike price) before or on a future date. This flexibility makes options a popular tool for both hedging and income generation, offering a lower-risk entry into the markets compared to outright ownership of the asset.
Call and Put Options
Call Options give traders the right to buy an asset at the strike price, typically used when anticipating a rise in the asset’s value. Put Options allow traders to sell an asset at the strike price, providing a way to profit from declining prices or to hedge existing positions.
Versatility
Options can be used in a variety of strategies, ranging from simple speculative trades to complex combinations that manage risk or generate income. Strategies such as covered calls, protective puts, and spreads offer unique ways to navigate market volatility and tailor your approach to different market conditions.
Hedging and risk management
Options are an ideal tool for hedging against adverse price movements, particularly useful during periods of heightened market uncertainty.
Income generation
Traders can use options to generate income by selling covered call options on assets they own, collecting premiums while still holding the underlying asset. This strategy is especially attractive in stable or slowly rising markets where the risk of significant price movements is lower.