Derivatives

Derivatives are financial instruments that let you take a market position with a relatively small upfront capital outlay. HRJ Investments offers access to two primary contract types:

• Futures — an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a fixed quantity of an asset at a set price on a future date.
• Options — a similar agreement, except neither party is obligated to fulfil the terms.

Why trade derivatives

• Leverage — gain market exposure with a smaller margin requirement
• Hedging — manage risk by holding positions across cash and derivatives markets together
• Flexibility — build strategies from conservative to aggressive, depending on your view
• Return potential — opportunities whether the market rises, falls or stays flat