Futures Market: Standardization vs. Forward Contracting

Posted by Tom Craig in Futures Trading

Because futures contracts are standardized, contracts are no longer between individuals, but part of the exchange. Each contract on the same commodity and delivery month is interchangeable. This is a key concept in standardization vs. forward contracting. Because each contract is the same, one can establish a futures position and ...

Futures Trading Lingo Explained

Posted by Tom Craig in Futures Trading

A Forward Contract is a contract between a buyer and seller in which the seller agrees to deliver a specific commodity to the buyer at some time in the future. The terms of this contract: price, quantity, quality, time, and location were negotiated between the buyer and seller. Though enforceable ...