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Using forward contracts
Description:
Two parties agreeing to make and take delivery of a commodity or financial asset at a specified price at a specified future date. There is thus a credit risk involved which is usually underwritten by market makers.
Broader:
Trading commodities
Constrains:
Hoarding
Subjects:
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Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies
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