CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the launch of a new live online show, “Futures Now,” only available on CNBC.com and entirely devoted to the futures market. The fifteen-minute program will premiere live Tuesday, October 2nd at 1PM ET and will live stream twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1PM ET on CNBC.com here.
Hosted by CNBC’s Jackie DeAngelis and sponsored by CME Group and TD Ameritrade, CNBC’s “Futures Now” will look beyond the confines of equities and harness the power of the multi-trillion dollar futures market. From the S&P to commodities like oil and gold, CNBC’s “Futures Now” will demystify this crucial corner of the capital markets and teach retail investors how to use simple strategies that strive to enhance returns and limit risk in a variety of markets.
“CNBC is an investor-focused network dedicated to finding new ways to provide premium content to its viewers and users anywhere, anytime and on any platform,” said Susan Krakower, CNBC’s Senior Vice President Strategic Programming and Development. “Futures is one of the largest markets in the world and with the launch of ‘Futures Now,’ CNBC will deliver actionable information for the active investors who are looking for an opportunity to make money even after the closing bell.”
Twice a week, DeAngelis will lead discussions with prominent futures traders: Anthony Grisanti, Founder and President, GRZ Energy Inc.; and Rich Ilczyszyn, Founder and Chief Market Strategist, iiTrader; that will focus on how to trade the news of the day using futures. CNBC’s “Futures Now” traders will teach investors the advantages of using futures to try to turn today’s events into tomorrow’s profits.
“CME Group is committed to educating investors on the benefits of the futures markets,” said Anita Liskey, CME Group’s Managing Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications. “Teaming up with TD Ameritrade and CNBC on ‘Futures Now’ will provide investors with knowledge about these important markets.”
“We’ve seen an increased interest in futures trading among our clients,” said JJ Kinahan, Chief Derivatives Strategist, TD Ameritrade. “As investors become more and more aware of different products, programming like ‘Futures Now’ can help enhance their investing skillset.”
Beginning Tuesday, October 2nd, CNBC’s “Futures Now” will live stream on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00PM – 1:15PM ET exclusively on CNBC.com. Watch “Futures Now” live at: futuresnow.cnbc.com. Videos of the show will be available on demand following the live webcast.
For more information about CNBC’s “Futures Now,” including contributor bios, slideshows and trader blogs, visit: futuresnow.cnbc.com. Follow us on Twitter @cnbcfutures and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/cnbcfutures.