Archive · 7 Jun 2025

Economics of Rolling Over Futures Positions

Economics of Rolling Over Futures Positions

Imagine you're trading future contracts.

A rollover means switching your contract to the next month.

Instead of just sticking with the old contract, you check if you could make more money trading something else.

Consider how much it costs to switch contracts.

Make sure the new contract is worth it, or else you might miss out on better chances.

Also, make sure you consider if your initial investment is still paying off or if you are just avoiding your regret.

Good traders look at these things to make the best choices.

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