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Summary Of: Futures contract

A futures contract gives the holder the obligation to buy or sell... The counterparty for delivery on a futures contract is chosen by the... A set minimum margin per outstanding futures contract that a customer must maintain in his margin account... by both a buyer and seller of a futures contract or an options seller to ensure performance of the term of the contract... The Nymex crude futures contract uses this method of settlement upon expiration... A futures contract might also opt to settle against an index based on trade in a related spot...

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