Question

Define forward and futures markets. Discuss their key characteristics and significance in risk management.

01 Mar 2026
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Forward and futures markets are integral parts of the financial markets, providing mechanisms for participants to hedge against risks, speculate on price movements, and ensure price stability. Both markets deal with derivative instruments that derive their value from underlying assets like commodities, financial instruments, or currencies. While they share some similarities, there are key differences in terms of structure, trading environment, and settlement procedures. A forward market is a private, over-the-counter (OTC) agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. These contracts are typically customized to meet the specific needs of the buyer and seller, and they are not standardized. The terms of forward contracts, such as the price, quantity, and delivery date, are negotiated directly between the parties involved. As forward contracts are not traded on an exchange, they are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that one of the parties may default on the contract. In contrast, the futures market operates on a public exchange where standardized contracts for buying or selling a commodity, currency, or financial instrument at a specified price for a future date are traded. Futures contracts are highly standardized in terms of contract size, quality ____ ________ _______ ___ ________ ______ ________ ___ ________.
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