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#BQLearning | A beginner’s guide to understanding futures and options.

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#BQLearning | Lets start with understanding what a forward contract is.

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Why forward contracts need to be standardised and the role an exchange plays in creating a markets for such derivative contracts. #BQLearning

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What are the components of a futures contract? #BQLearning

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What is leverage in a derivatives contract? #BQLearning

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A simple way to understand how premium and discount work in the futures market. #BQLearning

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What is expiry and how is it traded? #BQLearning

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What is open wide position limit and why is it so important in understanding stock movements? #BQLearning

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What is mark to market and how is it calculated? #BQLearning

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