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FundSeeder

FundSeeder is a platform designed to find undiscovered trading talent worldwide and connect unknown successful traders with sources of investment capital. The firm was founded in 2015 by three veterans of the trading community: advisor and portfolio manager Emanuel Balarie, Market Wizards author Jack Schwager, and derivatives consultant James Bibbings. 
According to Schwager, the site aims to create a centralized website where traders can link their brokerage accounts to create daily, real time verified track records of their performance, and potentially attract capital from investors. 
As of October 29, 2018, about 11,000 traders had signed up to FundSeeder, which will use its analytics tools to measure and rate their performance.
== Products and Services ==
FundSeeder operates two chief business units, FundSeeder Investments and FundSeeder Technologies.
FundSeeder Investments is a commodity trading advisor (CTA), registered with the National Futures Association, aimed at qualified eligible persons.
FundSeeder Technologies operates a social trading network that records and analyzes past performance, and that data is compared quantitatively against other traders' performance. 
== Key People ==
*Emanuel Balarie, co-founder and CEO
*Jack Schwager, co-founder and chief research officer
*James Bibbings, co-founder and chief operating officer
==Revealed: Detailed FundSeeder Vision, August 2016==
In August 2016, Balarie presented a concept and product offering of FundSeeder to several hundred financial industry executives, bankers, and elected government leaders at the Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.
== Registration Information ==
FundSeeder Investments is registered with the NFA as a CTA, Forex Member and as a Swap Firm.
== References ==
Fund manager

Fund managers are individuals or teams that implement the investment strategy and management style, usually active, of a pooled-capital fund. Active fund managers invest the capital of a mutual fund or hedge fund with the aim of beating the market benchmark but recent studies and events suggest the value fund managers claim to add may be exaggerated.
Fund managers, also called investment managers, can strongly influence a fund's performance over time and command powerful loyalty from investors if returns consistently outperform the index. They may be individuals, partners or teams of three of more and are paid fees representing a percentage of funds' assets under management. Stock-picking geniuses like Peter Lynch of Fidelity's Magellan mutual fund and Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway have gained legendary status among modern-day fund managers. 
In recent years, some hedge fund managers have gained both notoriety an exorbitant sums of money. Among the top earners:
*George Soros, of Soros Fund Management, formerly of the Quantum Fund;
*David Tepper of Appaloosa Management;
*Steven Cohen of SAC Capital Advosors;
*John Paulson of Paulson & Co.]];
*Carl Icahn;
*Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates; 
*Ken Griffin of Citadel; and
*Paul Tudor Jones II of Tudor Investment Corp.
== References ==
Category:Funds
Category:Pensions
Fund of funds

A fund of funds is an investment vehicle whose holdings consist of shares in hedge funds and/or private-equity funds. Some of these multi-manager vehicles limit their holdings to specific managers or investment strategies; others are more diversified. Investors in funds of funds are willing to pay two sets of fees, one to the fund-of-funds manager and another set of (usually higher) fees to the managers of the underlying funds. 
"Funds of hedge funds" are a relatively new type of investment product. Some, but not all, register with the SEC and file semi-annual reports. They tend to have lower minimum investment thresholds than traditional unregistered hedge funds and can sell their shares to a larger number of investors. Funds of hedge funds are not mutual funds. They offer very limited rights of redemption. And, unlike ETFs, their shares are not typically listed on an exchange.
== References ==
Category:Definitions
Category:Hedge Fund Terms
Category:Market Terms
Fundamental analysis

Fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating a security or commodity by looking at the facts underlying a company or market, as opposed to technical analysis, which is based on price and volume information (charting). Fundamental analysis examines a security or company's intrinsic value in relation to economic, financial and other factors. It includes the study of macroeconomic factors such as industry conditions and individual factors such as the company's management and financial condition. It is also called quantitative analysis. 
Most large brokerages use both fundamental and technical analysis. 
The major part of fundamental analysis for securities involves delving into a company's financial statements. The analyst looks at revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and all the other financial aspects of a company. 
Some of the important aspects of a company's financials that investors look at to determine value are: Earnings per share; P/E ratio; projected earnings growth; price to book; dividend yield; book value.
In the futures markets, a fundamental analysis focuses on the relationship between the commodity and it's price. 
== References ==
Category: Definitions
Category: MarketsWiki Page of the Day
Fungible

"Fungibility" refers to the ability of something to be exchanged for something different of equal value. An asset is "fungible" if it can be traded for something different, yet equivalent in value. One example of this is using fiat currency to purchase something from a retailer - when you pay for something at a store, you receive something, such as a sweater, in exchange for the amount of money at which that sweater is valued. You can do so because both the sweater and the money you use to buy it are fungible.
Many diverse types of assets are considered to be fungible. For example, many stocks, security options and index options listed on more than one securities-related exchange are considered fungible because you can buy/sell on one exchange and offset on another exchange. This is possible because their contract specifications are identical and because all options are cleared through one clearing organization, The Options Clearing Corporation. So, for example, IBM options are traded on all six U.S. options exchanges. Thus, the options position could be initiated on the International Securities Exchange and offset on one of the other six options exchanges. 
However, futures markets currently are different. If two markets offer Japanese yen futures, for example, there is no guarantee that their contract specifications will be identical. Contract size could be different, minimum price fluctuation or method of quoting could vary, etc. Even if they were identical, however, because they do not clear trades in one central location as with equity options, a futures contract transaction initiated at one futures exchange typically cannot be offset at another futures exchange.
== References ==
 
Category:Trading Terms
Category:Clearing
Futures & Options for Kids

Futures & Options for Kids is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to raise funds for children in need. 
== History ==
Formerly known as the CEC Children's Fund, Futures & Options for Kids was founded in 1980 by several members of the New York Commodity Exchanges. In its inaugural year, the fund assisted three local children's charities. 
Since then, the organization has contributed $12 million to hundreds of agencies that directly help meet the needs of children in the areas of healthcare, education and welfare.
Through the efforts of its Board of Directors and volunteers, Futures & Options for Kids has played a role in promoting philanthropy throughout the futures industry by sponsoring various fund raising events and promoting volunteerism among exchange membership, staff and members. 
== Key People ==
== References ==
*Category:Charitable Organizations
Futures Brokerage Companies in China

As of March 31, 2008, there were 165 futures brokerage companies in China. In 2007, the top three companies, in terms of both volume and turnover, were the China International Futures Co., Ltd., Henan Wanda Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Yongan Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd. Other top 10 companies are as follows: 
Top 10 Chinese Futures Companies (Volume)
1. - China International Futures Co., Ltd.
2. - Henan Wanda Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd. 
3. - Zhejiang Yongan Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd.
4. - Shanghai CIFCO Futures Co., Ltd.
5. - Zhonghui Futures Co., Ltd.
6. - Great Wall Futures Co., Ltd.
7. - Zhejiang Zhongda Futures Co., Ltd.
8. - Guoyuan Futures Co., Ltd.
9. - Green Futures Co., Ltd.
10.- Shanghai Tonglian Futures Co. Ltd.
Top 10 Chinese Futures Companies (Turnover)
1. - China International Futures Co., Ltd.
2. - Henan Wanda Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd. 
3. - Zhejiang Yongan Futures Brokerage Co., Ltd.
4. - Zhejiang Zhongda Futures Co., Ltd.
5. - Shanghai Tonglian Futures Co. Ltd.
6. - JCC Jinrui Futures Co. Ltd.
7. - Great Wall Futures Co., Ltd. 
8. - Shanghai CIFCO Futures Co., Ltd.
9. - Zhonghui Futures Co., Ltd.
10.- Green Futures Co., Ltd.
Category:China
Category:Futures Market in China
Category:Futures Brokerage Companies in China
Futures Brokers

A futures broker, also known as a commodity broker or a futures commission merchant (FCM), is a financial intermediary that facilitates the buying and selling of futures contracts and other derivatives on behalf of clients. Futures brokers play a crucial role in connecting traders, investors, and hedgers with futures markets, offering a range of services to assist clients in executing their trading strategies and managing risk.
== Registration Requirements ==
In the United States, futures brokers are subject to regulatory oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and must register with the National Futures Association (NFA). Registration requirements typically include financial stability checks, background investigations, and compliance with regulatory rules, ensuring that futures brokers meet the necessary standards to safeguard client interests and market integrity.
== Clearing and Non-Clearing Brokers ==
Futures brokers can be categorized into two main types: clearing brokers and non-clearing brokers.
Clearing Brokers: Clearing brokers are authorized to clear and settle trades on behalf of clients. They maintain relationships with clearinghouses, which act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers in the futures markets. Clearing brokers handle trade confirmation, margin requirements, and the delivery or cash settlement of contracts. They play a crucial role in risk management by ensuring that clients have sufficient funds to cover potential losses.
Non-Clearing Brokers: Non-clearing brokers do not have direct clearing relationships with clearinghouses. Instead, they execute clients' trades and may provide research, analysis, and other services. Non-clearing brokers often use the services of clearing brokers to facilitate trade settlement and clearing processes.
== Types of Business Conducted ==
Futures brokers engage in various types of business, including:
Execution Services: Futures brokers execute orders on behalf of clients, including individual traders, institutional investors, and corporations. They offer access to futures markets and ensure that orders are executed at the best available prices.
Risk Management: Futures brokers assist clients in managing risk associated with futures trading. They provide guidance on hedging strategies to protect against adverse price movements in underlying assets.
Research and Analysis: Many futures brokers offer research reports, market analysis, and trading recommendations to help clients make informed decisions.
Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) Services: Some futures brokers may register as CTAs, offering investment advisory services and managed futures programs for clients seeking professional portfolio management.
Educational Resources: Futures brokers often provide educational materials, webinars, and seminars to help clients understand futures markets and trading strategies.
Managed Accounts: Some futures brokers offer managed accounts, where professional traders or algorithms manage clients' portfolios on their behalf.
== References ==
Category:Brokers
Futures Cares Charity Dinner

The Futures Cares Charity Dinner is an annual dinner that gives companies and individuals in the futures and options industry the opportunity to provide funds to feed people in need. All proceeds from the dinner benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people. 
The Futures Cares Charity Dinner is held after the annual Futures Industry Association Expo in Chicago in November. It takes place at the Chicago Hilton. The event includes a charity raffle for a car, sponsored by (and donated by) the CME Group. 
For the 2010 Charity Dinner, the guest speaker will be former Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers. 
== Futures Cares Honorary Committee ==
Terrence Duffy from the CME Group is the Event Chairman. Other Committee members include; William Brodsky from the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Jim Heinz from Marquette Partners, Richard Sandor from the Chicago Climate Exchange, Jeffrey Sprecher from the Intercontinental Exchange, Donald Wilson from DRW Trading Group, Bernie Dan from MF Global and Chris Hehmeyer from Penson GHCO.
== Futures Cares Charity Dinner Sponsors ==
The Futures Cares Charity Dinner is presented by the Futures Industry Association and sponsored by the CME Group, Newedge,The Clearing Corporation and Marquette Partners. 
== References ==
Category:Charitable Events
Category:Futures Industry Association
Futures Commission Merchant

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A Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) is an individual or organization that does both of the following: 
* Solicits or accepts orders to buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures, and 
* Accepts money or other assets from customers to support such orders.
FCMs are required to be registered with National Futures Association (NFA). FCM may also be members of one or more Designated Contract Markets. 
Registration is required unless the person handles transactions only for himself or his firm or firm's affiliates, top officers or directors; or if the person is a non-U.S. resident or firm with only non-U.S. customers and he or the firm submits all trades for clearing to an FCM. 
An FCM may either be a clearing member firm of one or more exchanges (a "clearing FCM") or a non-clearing member firm (a "non-clearing FCM"). Clearing FCMs are required to hold substantial deposits with the clearing house of any exchange of which it is a member. A non-clearing FCM must have its customers' trades cleared by a clearing FCM. Additionally, FCMs must follow CFTC guidelines in the following areas:
*Segregation of customer funds from the FCM's funds;
*Maintenance of a minimum of $1,000,000 in adjusted net capital;
*Reporting, record keeping, and supervision of employees and affiliated brokers; and
*Monthly submission of financial reports to the CFTC. 
SEC-registered broker-dealers that limit their futures-related activities to transactions involving certain types of investments can notice register with NFA as an FCM. 
==Futures Commission Merchants and the Dodd-Frank Act==
In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFTC issued several final rules regarding FCMs, including:
*Investment of customer funds and funds held in an account for foreign futures and foreign options transactions;
*Conflicts of interest for swap dealers, major swap participants, FCMs, and introducing brokers;
*Required compliance policies; designation of chief compliance officer; and
*Protection of cleared swaps customers before and after commodity broker bankruptcies.
For more information, visit the FCM regulation page on MarketsReformWiki.
== References ==
Category:Definitions
Category:NFA
Category:National Futures Association
Category:Futures Commission Merchants
Futures Contracts in China

Futures contracts in China trade at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The CSI 300 Index futures contract is currently mock trading on the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX).
For a complete list of contracts being traded at each exchange, see the following categories:
*:Category:Futures Contracts Traded on Dalian Commodity Exchange
*:Category:Futures Contracts Traded on Shanghai Futures Exchange
*:Category:Futures Contracts Traded on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange
*:Category:Futures Contracts Traded on China Financial Futures Exchange
Category:China
Category:Futures Market in China
Category:Futures Contracts in China
Futures Exchanges in China

In accordance with the Administrative Regulations on Futures Trading, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China has so far approved the establishment of four futures exchanges: Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), and China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX). 
== Legal Foundation ==
Article 6 of the Administrative Regulations on Futures Trading of the People’s Republic of China stipulates that the establishment of a futures exchange shall be subject to the examination and approval of the futures supervision and administration department of the State Council.
== Regulatory Framework ==
Chinese futures exchanges are regulated by the State Council Securities Commission (SCSC) as a monitoring body and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) as an implementation body, according to the Notice on Restricting a Blind Development of Futures Markets the State Council issued on Nov. 4, 1993. 
Chinese futures exchanges are required by law to enforce futures margin requirements, T+0 no-liability settlement requirement, price limits, position limits, large account position reporting requirement, simultaneous or rolling delivery, and risk reserve requirement.
== Organizational Structure ==
In China, a futures exchange can take the form of either a membership organization or a corporation. Currently, the DCE, SHFE, and ZCE are taking the form of a membership organization, and the CFFEX is organized as a corporation, whose shares are equally owned by the DCE, SHFE, ZCE, Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange. In 2001 three of the Chinese futures exchanges - the SHFE, the DCE and the ZCE - set up online communication.
 
== References ==
Category:Exchanges
Category:Futures Exchanges
Category:China
Category:Futures Market in China
Category:Futures Exchanges in China
Futures For Kids

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Futures For Kids, founded in 2008, is a fundraising charity set up by a group of individuals working in firms across the futures and options industry to raise money for charities working with children.
The Futures For Kids trustees are continually working on fundraising events to gain momentum from potential supporters. Their first event was the FOA/FIA IDX Gala, on June 11, 2008, which raised more than £200,000. By its 10th year, 2018, Futures For Kids had raised nearly £3 million for charities that help kids around the world. 
Further information on sponsoring events or making donations can be obtained by contacting Futures For Kids at info@futuresforkids.org.uk.
== Selected Charities ==
*Educaid is a foundation for young students in Sierra Leone.
*EveryChild is an international development charity that works with the most vulnerable and marginalized children in many of the world's poorest countries, to enable them to grow up free from disease, poverty and exploitation as valued individuals within strong communities. 
*Demelza is an entity that provides hospice care for over 450 children with life-limiting illnesses.
*Fairbridge is an organization that motivates disadvantaged young people aged 13 to 25 and helps them move forward through education, employment and training. 
*HOPEHIV seeks to offer children in sub-Saharan Africa who have been affected or infected by HIV/AIDS the love, protection and support they need to build foundations of hope for the future, within their communities.
* Hi Cap provides support to children and families in Nepal and the Himalayas.
* Kids In Kathmandu supports orphaned children. 
*Whizz Kidz provides disabled children in the UK with the wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need for their daily lives.
*Variety, formerly the Variety Club, provides disadvantaged and/or disabled children with Sunshine Coaches, electric wheelchairs, and group outings. Variety also equips children's hospitals.
== Key People ==
*Emma Davey - Chair
*Katy Birch
*Michal Bussi
*Julie Carruthers
*Charlie Jones
*Pat Kenny
*Patrick Thornton-Smith
*Gerry Turner
*Walt Lukken - Patron
== References ==
Category:Charitable Organizations
Futures Industry Association EXPO

FIA EXPO is an annual event in Chicago organized by the Futures Industry Association (FIA), a leading global trade organization for the futures, options, and centrally cleared derivatives markets. FIA EXPO serves as a premier gathering for professionals within the derivatives and financial industry, offering a platform for networking, education, and discussions on key trends and issues affecting the industry.
FIA EXPO is a comprehensive event that attracts a diverse array of participants, including industry leaders, traders, technologists, regulators, and service providers. It is known for its extensive program featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions.
== Overview ==
The event's primary objectives include:
Networking: FIA EXPO provides an ideal environment for professionals to build and strengthen relationships within the industry. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with peers, clients, and potential business partners.
Education: The event features educational sessions that cover a wide range of topics relevant to the derivatives and financial markets. These sessions often delve into regulatory updates, market trends, technological advancements, and trading strategies.
Exhibition: FIA EXPO hosts an exhibition hall where companies and organizations showcase their products, services, and innovations. This provides attendees with a firsthand look at the latest technologies and solutions shaping the industry.
Advocacy and Policy Discussions: FIA, the organizer of FIA EXPO, is deeply involved in advocating for policies that support the global derivatives and clearing industry. The event often includes discussions on regulatory matters and industry initiatives.
== History ==
FIA EXPO has a rich history, dating back to its inception in the 1980s, when the first EXPO was held on an unused CME trading floor. Over the years, it has grown in size and importance, reflecting the evolution of the derivatives industry itself. The event has consistently adapted to address emerging challenges and opportunities, making it an essential calendar event for industry professionals.
== Key People ==
*Walt Lukken, President, FIA
== References ==
Category:Futures Industry Association
Category:Events
Futures London Ltd.

Futures London is a U.K.-based recruitment specialist for the financial futures and options industry. It was launched in 1989 by a former LIFFE pit trader.
The site for Futures London was registered by Futures London Ltd., which has the Companies House number of 02635914. The Companies House number is allocated to a business when it is registered at Companies House under the 1985 Company Registration Act. Futures London Ltd. was incorporated in 02/08/1991 and is listed as a private limited company. 
== History ==
== Products and Services ==
*Recruitement for positions from junior to director levels in areas including operations, front office, marketing, IT and systems accounts and compliance. Job candidates are coached on interview technique and given any relevant company information and the job description prior to an interview. 
*Offers bespoke services to companies. Advises on subjects including, but not limited to, remuneration levels, bonus payments, set-up scenarios.
== Key People ==
== References ==