Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Partner, Director of Research
Futures contracts are widely utilized throughout the investment universe, but not always understood. The following paper covers the fundamentals of futures contracts. In particular, the mechanics, pricing, use and risks of future contracts are examined. The appendix contains a more theoretical discussion of how to price futures contracts.
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