Futures
A futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of an asset at a set price on a future date, or to settle the difference in cash. Positions are marked to market daily and backed by margin.
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A futures contract is a standardized, exchange-traded agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of an asset at a set price on a future date, or to settle the difference in cash. Positions are marked to market daily and backed by margin.