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Futures Market

Definition:

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 Market

Noun

Example sentence: The futures market for crude oil allows producers to secure a sale price months in advance.

Sense 2: Hedging Strategy

Noun

Example sentence: The farmer used the futures market to protect against potential losses due to unpredictable weather conditions.

Sense 3: Speculative Investment

Noun

Example sentence: Traders often participate in the futures market to profit from anticipated price movements in agricultural commodities.

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