Post by Mary Seery MacNamara

In this episode of Cents of Security, we sat down with Ryan Gorman from CME Group to unpack single stock futures—one of the newest tools gaining attention among retail traders. We cover: How single stock futures work (and how they differ from owning shares) Why 24-hour access is a game-changer The power—and danger—of built-in leverage When traders use them for speculation vs. hedging The biggest misconceptions (hint: cash settlement surprises people) Bottom line: These products can amplify opportunity—but also risk. Understanding margin, leverage, and strategy is everything. Listen: https://lnkd.in/eu5iri3A #FuturesTrading #RetailInvesting #TradingEducation #Leverage #RiskManagement #CMEGroup #FinancePodcast #InvestingBasics #TraderMindset