A. Forward vs. Futures Markets (continued)

• 2. Differences b/w Forward and Futures Markets

  • a. The Organized Exchange
  • b. Contract Terms--standardized item
  • c. The Clearinghouse--takes no active position in the market, but interposes itself between all parties to every transaction. The number of contracts bought must always equal the number of contracts sold.

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