There's a lively and liquid market for futures contracts. We explain what futures are and how futures trading works.
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A futures contract—an agreement to buy or sell something at a specific price at some point in the future—lets traders speculate on the direction of a range of products, from the S&P 500®index (SPX) to commodities like gold or corn. Futures can help traders manage risks and diversify ...
A futures contract is an agreement between two people to buy or sell an asset at a certain time in the future at a certain price. These contracts are processed within the framework of a stock exchange like NSE, BSE, etc. Key Features of a Futures Contract Spot Price:Current Price of the...
However, you can also sell futures contracts if you think the underlying asset will depreciate – also known as going short. You would then buy it back (or cover it) at a lower price to earn a profit. A common question among those new to the concept of shorting is, ‘how can you se...
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It can be assumed that futures and options contracts are settled at the end of each month. Basis can be assumed to diminish to zero at contract maturity at a constant rate, based on monthly time intervals. It can also be assumed that there is no basis risk and...
Forwards andfuturescontracts are very similar. They both involve an agreement on a specific price and quantity of an underlying asset to be paid at a specified date in the future. There are, however, a few key differences: Forwards are customized, private contracts between two parties, while ...
Optionsare financial derivatives contracts that give holders the right but not the obligation to buy or sell a predetermined amount of an asset at a specified price, and at a specific date in the future. In the case of Bitcoin options, the underlying asset is the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC)...