futures contract

US /ˈfjuːtʃərz ˌkɑːntrækt/
UK /ˈfjuːtʃərz ˌkɑːntrækt/
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contrat à terme, contrat de futures

a standardized legal agreement to buy or sell something at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future, allowing investors to speculate on the future price movement of an asset

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He invested in a futures contract for crude oil, hoping its price would rise.
Il a investi dans un contrat à terme pour le pétrole brut, espérant que son prix augmenterait.
Futures contracts are commonly used in commodity markets.
Les contrats à terme sont couramment utilisés sur les marchés des matières premières.