Futures contract facts for kids
A futures contract is an agreement between two parties. The buyer pays the seller today for the promise of the commodity at a future date. Futures contracts are traded in futures exchanges. The commodities can be things such as livestock, agriculture produce, metals, energy, and financial products. Trading futures can be profitable. But it is also complex and very risky. Instead of gaining a profit, an investor can lose the money invested. They could be required to pay more than they invested.
Examples
- Sam has an apple orchard. He needs money to pay for labor and fertilizer. Bob offers to pay Sam $20 in exchange for 2 bushels of apples after harvest. Bob now has two futures of apples.
Images for kids
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Changes in US futures
See also
In Spanish: Contrato de futuros para niños
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