Futures contract
A commitment to buy or sell an asset at a set date and price.
Definition
A commitment to buy or sell an asset at a set date and price.
Why it matters
Derivatives let you hedge a risk or take it on with little capital: useful for companies, dangerous when misused.
How to read it in the news
Always spot the leverage: a small move in the underlying can produce a large gain or a large loss.
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