commodity future
commodity future 商品期货交易 一种以预定价格在将来交割大宗商品的投机交易。 (→futures contract)
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bargain
bargain, n. An agreement between parties for the exchange of promises or performances. • A bargain is not necessarily a contract because the consideration may be insufficient or the transaction may be illegal. See BARGAIN SALE; informal contract under CONTRACT. [Cases: Contracts 1. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 2–3, 9, 12.] — bargain, vb. “A bargain is
triple witching session
A stock-market session on the third Friday in March, June, September, and December during which stock options, index options and futures contracts all expire. • Stock-market volatility and share volume are often high on these days.
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writer
writer. Securities. 1. A person or institution that sells securities or futures option contracts. 2. See insurance underwriter (1) under UNDERWRITER.
contango
contango (k[schwa]n-tang-goh).Securities. 1. A market in which long-term futures or options contracts sell at a premium over short-term contracts. — Also termed normal market. 2. The premium so paid. • The premium paid for securities with longer maturities reflects the cost of holding the commodity for future delivery.