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futures Definition and Meaning in English (futures definition)

noun
Synonyms:futures contractsderivatives
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Futures definition: Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Definitions of Futures

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Example Sentences

business

“Investors trade futures contracts to speculate on price movements or to hedge against risk.”

business

“The price of oil futures rose sharply today due to supply concerns.”

Synonyms

futures contractsderivatives

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Futures definition: Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
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'Futures' translates to 'futures' in English. Futures definition: Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
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