How To Trade the New Single Stock Futures

In How to Trade the New Single Stock Futures, veteran trader Jake Bernstein introduces readers to one of the most innovative trading instruments of the modern derivatives era — the single stock future (SSF). Designed to combine the flexibility of futures with the precision of stock ownership, SSFs allow traders to speculate, hedge, or leverage individual equities with greater efficiency and capital control.

Bernstein explains the mechanics, pricing, and margin advantages of SSFs while detailing how these products can enhance trading and portfolio performance. The book provides a complete foundation: from understanding contract specifications and market structure to applying technical analysis, spread strategies, and seasonal patterns within the SSF framework.

Through clear examples and practical illustrations, Bernstein teaches how to use SSFs for directional plays, hedging equity positions, and taking advantage of short-term volatility. His insights bridge professional futures trading and retail equity markets, showing how individual traders can use these hybrid instruments to diversify strategies, improve liquidity, and control risk with precision.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of single stock futures (SSFs) — what they are, how they work, and why they matter
• How to integrate SSFs into an existing equity or futures trading plan
• Margin, leverage, and settlement rules that distinguish SSFs from other derivatives
• Strategies for directional trading, hedging, and inter-market spreads
• The role of seasonality and technical analysis in SSF trading
• How to manage risk, position sizing, and timing when trading individual stock futures

💡 Key Benefits:

• Gain a clear understanding of a powerful yet underutilized financial instrument
• Trade individual stocks with the leverage and flexibility of futures
• Hedge stock portfolios efficiently without complex options structures
• Learn professional methods for risk control and spread-based strategies
• Access step-by-step instruction from one of the most respected names in trading education

👤 Who This Book Is For:

This book is ideal for stock traders seeking to expand into derivatives, futures traders exploring equity-based instruments, and investors looking to hedge or leverage positions effectively. It’s written for those who want practical, actionable insights without overwhelming jargon—bridging the gap between traditional equity trading and modern derivatives.

📚 Table of Contents:

• The Biggest Bull Market in History Comes to an End
• The History of Futures Trading
• The History of Stock Trading
• The Basics of Stock and Futures Trading
• Synthesis: The Marriage of Stocks and Futures
• Aspects of Fundamentals
• Technical Aspects
• Major Categories of Technical Indicators and Trading Methods
• Spread Trading in Single Stock Futures
• Effective Order Placement
• Advanced Technical Methods for SSFs
• Seasonal Strategy for SSFs
• The Psychology of Single Stock Futures
• Day Trading Single Stock Futures

How To Trade the New Single Stock Futures By Jake Bernstein