Foreign Currency Futures
/ˈfɔrɪn ˈkɜrənsi ˈfjuːtʃərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Standardized contracts traded on regulated exchanges to buy or sell a specified amount of foreign currency at a future date and price.
The company hedged its exposure to exchange rate fluctuations using foreign currency futures.
Forms
- foreign currency futures
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Commentary
Foreign currency futures are distinct from forwards by being exchange-traded with standardized terms, affecting margin requirements and regulatory treatment.
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