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What are futures?

Tim Bennett explains the basic principles and key features of 'futures' - one component of the derivatives market.

by: Tim Bennett
30 Sep 2011

Tim Bennett explains the basic principles and key features of 'futures', which, along with swaps, options and covered warrants, make up the derivatives market.

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