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What is Futures Contract?

Futures Contract (also called futures) — An agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a set price on a future date. Futures are leveraged and expire monthly.

In simple terms

A Nifty futures contract lets you take a leveraged view on the index.

Why Futures Contract matters when you invest

Understanding futures contract helps you make better-informed decisions when you invest and trade on ROAR by DP TradeKING. Open a free account to put it into practice — ₹0 delivery brokerage and zero-commission direct mutual funds.

Futures Contract — frequently asked questions

What is Futures Contract?

An agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a set price on a future date. Futures are leveraged and expire monthly.

What does Futures Contract mean in the stock market?

An agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a set price on a future date. Futures are leveraged and expire monthly. A Nifty futures contract lets you take a leveraged view on the index.

Can you give an example of Futures Contract?

A Nifty futures contract lets you take a leveraged view on the index.

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