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An
exchange traded agreement to buy or sell a particular type and grade
of commodity for delivery at an agreed upon place and time in the
future. Futures contracts are transferable between parties.
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Commodity
futures very rarely lead to deliver of a commodity because positions
are closed out before the delivery date. Whereas forward contracts
often lead to delivery. |
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