what are future contracts?
contracts between a seller and a buyer specifying a commodity or financial instrument to be delivered and paid for at contract maturity.
What is a future price?
price negotiated by buyer and seller at which the underlying commodity or financial instrument will be delivered and paid for to fulfill the obligations of a future contract
Difference to forwards from futures?
Futures are managed through an organized future exchange
What is a short hedge in futures? Long hedge?
Sale of futures to offset potential losses from falling prices
long: purchase of futures to offset potential losses from rising