Futures trading volume is the bilateral cumulative quantity on the day of a futures contract, and the unit is "hand". VOL is a volume indicator. Mainly depends on the volume of K-line. The longer the lower column, the greater the transaction volume and the more active the transaction. On the contrary, the smaller. Next to the volume indicator, there will be a numerical value showing the specific volume of the K line. Combined with OI index, we can see whether the K-line is open or closed.

1, futures trading volume, the basic (minimum) trading unit of futures is (a) contract, commonly known as "hand".

2. Futures trading volume is the number of contracts that have been concluded, which is calculated bilaterally (buying and selling), so it must be even.

3. For example, if Party A buys 10 lot at the price of 1234 yuan and Party B sells 10 lot at the price of 1234 yuan, then they have a deal, and the futures trading volume is 20 lots.

Matters needing attention in futures trading

Generally speaking, unprofitable overnight positions should be controlled below 30% of funds. For newcomers to the market, judging the ups and downs of the market should be placed in the second place, and fund management is the first level. It tests the rigor of investors' thinking and operation, and the randomness of operation is an important reason for the failure of futures.

In reality, futures experts are not more accurate than novices, but they are more experienced in fund management and operation skills. Other investors even use the stock operation method to do futures and Man Cang trading. In the futures market, the result of this operation is that as long as one mistake, it may be wiped out. Therefore, investment in the futures market should adhere to the principle of fund management and not put all your eggs in one basket.