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Futures

Contracts for immediate purchase or the sale of something to be delivered at a definite time in the future at a specified price. Used as a hedging device against market price fluctuations or unforeseen supply shortages. See also: Spot Price, Forward (Supply) Contract.

See Also: Spot Price, Forward (Supply) Contract

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