Futures Market
/ˈfjuː.tʃərz ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulated marketplace where standardized futures contracts are bought and sold, commonly involving commodities, financial instruments, or indices.
Investors use the futures market to hedge against price fluctuations in commodities.
Forms
- futures market
- futures markets
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes the organized exchange context for trading standardized futures contracts, distinguished from over-the-counter or forward markets.
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