Securing Hannav Ledger...
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Glossary
A futures contract is a standardised derivative agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date.
A contract locking in today’s price for something you’ll buy or sell later.
Traded on exchanges with standardised lot sizes and expiry dates; requires margin money and is marked to market daily, unlike options which only need a premium to buy.
A trader buys a Nifty futures contract expecting the index to rise before the monthly expiry.
A contract locking in today’s price for something you’ll buy or sell later.
Futures Contract helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.