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Options and Futures

Spreading

In finance, there is a technique called "arbitrage" that involves buying and selling two related markets at the same time in hopes of making a profit. This can be done in various ways, such as buying one futures contract and selling another of the same commodity but with a different delivery month. Alternatively, one could buy and sell the same delivery month on different futures exchanges, or even buy a certain delivery month on one market and sell the same on a related market.

Offset

When entering into futures or options contracts, it is important to consider the potential for risk management through liquidation. This involves taking a position that is o...

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Financial Analysis Auditing Compliance Tracking System (FACTS)

The National Futures Association has implemented a sophisticated computerized system to manage and track financial records of its member firms. This system also serves to mo...

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Expiration Cycle

Understanding expiration cycles is crucial in the world of finance. These cycles refer to the dates on which options, or contracts that give the holder the right to buy or s...

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Option Seller

An option seller is an individual who receives a premium in exchange for selling an option and is responsible for fulfilling their obligation when the holder chooses to exer...

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