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How does a futures contract work?
How does a futures contract work?
mia_harrison_painter
Fri May 17 2024
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Could you elaborate on the mechanism of a futures contract? I'm quite fascinated by the idea of locking in a price for a future delivery of an asset, but I'm still hazy on the specifics. How does this contract ensure that both buyer and seller are protected? What role does the exchange play in this process? Also, I've heard that futures contracts can be used for hedging and speculation. Could you explain how these strategies work with futures contracts? I'm eager to understand the intricacies of this financial instrument.
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GinsengBoostPower
Sun May 19 2024
The key feature of futures trading is the obligation it imposes on both buyers and sellers. The buyer agrees to purchase the underlying asset, while the seller commits to selling it.
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Andrea
Sun May 19 2024
This obligation is set at a predetermined future date and price, known as the futures contract's expiration date and strike price.
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GliderPulse
Sun May 19 2024
The value of futures contracts is derived from the changes in the price of the underlying asset. Traders can profit from both upward and downward price movements.
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Caterina
Sun May 19 2024
Futures are a type of derivative financial instrument, designed to offer traders exposure to the potential price movements of an underlying asset.
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Giulia
Sun May 19 2024
BTCC, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange, offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to the needs of crypto traders.
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