Investment Glossary

Futures - Including agricultural products, medals, petroleum, and other financial investments, Futures are the continuous auction markets and clearing houses for the latest information about supply and demand, enabling investors to lock in a price on commodities for a future investment. This is commonly referred to as 'hedging'.

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