BUISENESS MANAGEMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT
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swaps
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futures
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forwards
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Futures. A futures contract, or simply futures, is an agreement between two parties for the purchase and delivery of an asset at an agreed-upon price at a future date. Futures are standardized contracts that trade on an exchange.
Detailed explanation-2: -A forward contract is a customizable derivative contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. Forward contracts can be tailored to a specific commodity, amount, and delivery date.
Detailed explanation-3: -Futures contracts are financial derivatives that oblige the buyer to purchase some underlying asset (or the seller to sell that asset) at a predetermined future price and date.
Detailed explanation-4: -Futures contracts are standardized financial contracts that allow holders to buy or sell an underlying asset or commodity at a certain price in the future, which is locked in today.