Questions tagged [futures contract]

SolitudeSeeker Wed Feb 12 2025 | 6 answers 1318

I am holding a futures contract and wondering what would happen if I keep it until it expires. Will I receive the underlying asset or will the contract just end?

DaeguDiva Mon Feb 10 2025 | 6 answers 1403

I'm trying to understand commodity futures trading, specifically oil futures. I want to know how many barrels of oil are typically included in a single futures contract. This information is crucial for me to calculate the potential profit or loss from trading oil futures.

BitcoinWarrior Tue Dec 24 2024 | 5 answers 1008

I am trying to understand futures contracts. Specifically, I want to know how much is typically involved in a futures contract, like what is the usual value or size of such a contract.

mia_rose_painter Tue Dec 24 2024 | 6 answers 1766

I'm trying to understand what a futures contract is, specifically the '1 futures contract'. I want to know the basics of it, like its definition, how it works, and maybe some examples to illustrate its usage in the financial markets.

SakuraTide Tue Dec 24 2024 | 7 answers 1491

I'm considering futures trading and I'm wondering if it's possible to short a futures contract. I'd like to understand the mechanics and implications of such an operation.