Futures to Stocks

simpler opportunities with less risk

Diversify from a handful of contracts and FIND opportunities across 12,000+ ASSETS

Complement and Diversify your edge — Macros Move both, BUT Stocks Add Stories That Fuel Big Moves

Futures traders, let’s face it. One contract of the E-Mini S&P carries a massive risk riding on a single tick. With Trade The Pool you can:

  • Diversify your risk by trading sectors, stories or ETFs
  • Trade thousands of company specific catalysts
  • Open a trade and hold it overnight

No expirations, no rollover hassle, just opportunities.

Let’s get you funded!

Bring your skills over and Trade equivalent FUTURES Asset AS AN ETF

A chart's a chart—and Trade The Pool gives you control and risk parameters that futures prop firms cannot. Our traders gain access to premium live stock market data from NASDAQ for greater precision. .

Discover 12,000+ tradeable symbols

Futures favorites as etfs

same assets, different playground
Bitcoin (BTC) IBIT Bitcoin ETF
S&P500 (ES) SPY S&P 500 ETF
NASDAQ (NQ) QQQ Nasdaq ETF
Dow Jones (YM) DIA Dow Jones ETF
Gold (GC) GLD SPDR Gold ETF
Crude Oil (CL) USO US Oil ETF
Euro FX (6E) FXE Euro Trust
DAX 40 (FDAX) EWG MSCI Germany

A much easier learning curve.

Each commodity—oil, gold, wheat, has its own unique tick sizes and expiration dates.

Stocks on the other hand, are much simpler—it moves in simple $0.01 increments. 

Learn it once and you can trade anything!

top price movers across sectors

1-Year Price Movement - Mar ‘24 v ‘25
NVDA NVIDIA, Tech 146%
HOOD Robinhood, Financial Services 137%
TSLA Tesla, Automotive 134%
OKLO Oklo, Nuclear Energy 125%
BNTX BioNTech, Biotech 120%
ALB Albemarle, Lithium 105%
MSTR MicroStrategy, Tech & Crypto 89%
MARA Marathon Digital, Crypto 72%

Stocks feel the macros too, but company and industry specific stories (e.g., Elon joining Trump and DeepSeek AI disruption) often outpace it.

This means, if a particular sector is affected, you have multiple opportunities to capitalize on!

Volatility is the name of the game. With stocks, you can trade IPOs, earnings reports, breaking news, or price gaps—all while navigating macroeconomic trends.

fUTURES terminologies in stocks

Your futures skills aren’t wasted, in fact, they are your launchpad!

  • Futures to Stocks

  • Summary

  • Contracts ⟶ Shares
  • Contracts are an agreement to buy/sell. Stocks represent units of ownership
  • Ticks ⟶ Cents
  • Tick sizes vary by commodity, while stock prices are standardized in cents
  • Leverage ⟶ Buying Power
  • Futures use low margins for built-in leverage, while Trade The Pool provides capital for better purchasing power

Stocks simplified: Risk less, trade more

In stocks, you’re trading every story, sector and opportunity. It is alive, and they are the brands and stories you follow!

Symbol Description Price
Mar 12, ‘25
No. of Shares
Per 25K Buying Power
Your Potential
Daily Profit
HOOD Robinhood Markets Inc $39.24 637 $2,752
MSTR MicroStrategy $297.49 84 $2,500
TSLA Tesla Inc. $249.98 100 $1,983
NVDA NVIDIA Corp $121.67 205 $1,421
BNTX BioNTech SE $99.47 251 $1,273
ALB Albemarle Corporation $75.23 332 $1,268

HOOD

Robinhood Markets Inc

  • Price
  • $39.24
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 637
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $2,752

MSTR

MicroStrategy

  • Price
  • $297.49
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 84
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $2,500

TSLA

Tesla Inc.

  • Price
  • $249.98
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 100
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $1,983

NVDA

NVIDIA Corp

  • Price
  • $121.67
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 205
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $1,421

BNTX

BioNTech SE

  • Price
  • $99.47
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 251
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $1,273

ALB

Albemarle Corporation

  • Price
  • $75.23
  • Shares Per 20K Buying Power
  • 332
  • Your Potential Daily Profit
  • $1,268

Pro Tip:
Just like back testing futures contracts, test the waters with our demo, risk free. Create a demo account.

there’s never been a better time to be a stock trader!

Excited to start? Check the videos below to learn how to maximize your stock trading potential

Futures to Stocks: Mitch Breaks it Down

You already know more than you think. But let’s dive in to stock trading concepts you may not be familiar with.

Finding Strong Stock Opportunities

This video will look at hot sectors and how to identify which industries within are moving to the upside.

Key Differences Between Stocks and Futures

Learn vital stock trading concepts from Mitch and discover what type of day trader are you.

Risk Plan Calculator

In risk management, many focus on stop-loss or take-profit, Michael focuses on creating a trading plan.

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FAQ: What FUTURES Traders Need to Know About Stocks

Do I need different strategies for stock trading compared to futures?

No, many strategies, such as technical analysis (trendlines, indicators, price action), can be applied to both stocks and futures. However, stock trading may include additional elements like fundamental analysis (earnings, company news), but the core trading principles remain similar.

Best times to trade stocks, and how do they compare to futures market hours?

Stocks are most active during market hours NYSE: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, however some of them can be very volatile during pre market as well that starts at 4:00 AM)

What kind of tools can I use to find the right stock to trade?

In the stock industry, there are many platforms and tools that provide scanning and deep researching. Some of the top in the list are: Trendspider and Trade-Ideas. See our list of partners.

What's the earning season and how it impacts stock trading?

Earning season is a critical time when companies release their quarterly financial results. This can lead to increased volatility as traders react to earnings reports, revenue figures, and future guidance. It's a huge opportunity for potential profits, therefore many traders seek to participate in it.

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