1. The function of futures markets is price discovery, price risk hedging, and market efficiency improving. J|WE&5'
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2. Futures markets provide a current consensus of knowledgeable opinions about the future price of commodities or financial instruments. *fN+wiPD
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3. Futures contracts are a promise between two parties to exchange a commodity at a specified time and place in the future for a stated price. m]qw8BoU`F
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4. Most market participants prefer to offset futures positions, rather than to make actual delivery. Sz5t~U=G
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5. Parties who have sold a futures contract are said to have taken a short position. ZSf &M
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