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What is A Forward Contract?

Learn about Forward Contracts and how they relate to the markets and options trading.

Forward Contract

A forward contract is a customized agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. Unlike futures, it is not traded on an exchange.

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