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What is Futures?

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A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date. Unlike options, futures obligate both parties to fulfil the contract. Futures are commonly used for commodities, indices and currencies.

Related terms: Forward Options Expiry Leverage

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