A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a stock or index at a fixed price on a future date. While, Options give you a right, but not an obligation, to buy or sell at a fixed price.

Despite its relatively short history, the energy futures contract has become an essential part of the modern financial system, thanks to its efficiency in controlling volatility in the price of ...

In futures trading, success can bring you significant profits, but mistakes can be costly. Different types of futures contracts have distinctive features, though they are always an agreement to buy or ...

Take a look at some basic examples of hedging in the futures market, as well as the return prospects and risks.

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