Stock futures explained: how Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 contracts work

What happened: An explainer covers how stock futures on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 let traders hedge or speculate nearly around the clock, organized around five core concepts. Why it matters: The piece frames futures as a way to hedge or speculate on the three major indexes outside regular trading hours. Key numbers: Five core concepts; three indexes named: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

An explainer covers how stock futures on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 let traders hedge or speculate nearly around the clock, organized around five core concepts.

The piece frames futures as a way to hedge or speculate on the three major indexes outside regular trading hours. Key numbers: Five core concepts; three indexes named: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100.