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Noun futures market has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebFutures MarketDefinition:A futures market refers to a financial market where participants can buy and sell contracts for the delivery of a specific asset or commodity at a predetermined future date and price. It provides a platform for traders to hedge against price fluctuations or speculate on the future value of an underlying asset. Sense 1: Financial MarketNoun Example sentence: The futures market for crude oil allows producers to secure a sale price months in advance. Sense 2: Hedging StrategyNoun Example sentence: The farmer used the futures market to protect against potential losses due to unpredictable weather conditions. Sense 3: Speculative InvestmentNoun Example sentence: Traders often participate in the futures market to profit from anticipated price movements in agricultural commodities. Related products: | ||||
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