futures trading
Futures trading refers to the buying and selling of standardized contracts, known as futures contracts, which obligate traders to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and future date. It allows investors to speculate on the price direction of various commodities, financial instruments, or other assets, aiming to profit from the difference between the contract price and the actual market value at the time of expiration.
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