Forward Contract

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A forward contract is a customized financial agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date for a price agreed upon today. Unlike standardized futures contracts, forward contracts are privately negotiated and traded over-the-counter. They are commonly used for hedging or speculation purposes in foreign exchange and commodities markets. What are forward contracts? They are essential tools in managing financial risk.

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