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Options and Futures are significant financial tools, and an important part of the derivatives markets. Let’s look at the advantages of Options over Futures.

Are you planning to get a gold loan? Before you do, make sure to check all the documents required for gold loans for hassle-free loan approval.

The much-awaited LIC IPO is around the corner. If you are a policyholder looking for a piece of the pie, then here are two things you must have to apply. 

Need a break from investing in equity shares? Here’s another investment option to consider - Investing in Futures and Options. This can be tricky, but brings with it the possibility of earning substantial profits if done correctly. Read on to find out more. 

Futures are a class of Derivatives. Futures contracts refer to bilateral agreements in which the buyer legally agrees to buy an underlying asset for a predetermined price in the future. Futures trade occurs through regulated exchange and has a fixed duration.

Future contracts are a type of derivative contract where counterparties lock in a security or an asset at a fixed price to trade in the future. Unlike forward contracts, a futures contract is traded on the exchange instead of over a counter market. Future contracts help in protection against the price volatility of an asset. But its leverage is an inherent danger of losing too much too soon. Click here to know more about its types and pros and cons.