index futures

collocation in English

meaningsofindexandfuture

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index
noun
uk
/ˈɪn.deks/us
/ˈɪn.deks/
an alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book showing which page a subject, name, etc. ...
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future
noun
uk
/ˈfjuː.tʃər/us
/ˈfjuː.tʃɚ/
a period of time that is ...
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(Definition ofindexandfuturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The taxation of stockindexfutureshares was 3.5%.
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Short selling index futures can offset any downturns, but it also hinders any gains.
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It is a dynamic hedging strategy which uses stock index futures.
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The exchange has plans for other financial derivatives such as other index futures, index options, and currency futures.
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Five tick failed breakouts are characteristic of the stock index futures markets.
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Stock index futures are generally not delivered in the usual manner, but by cash settlement.
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Similarly, index futures are often permitted to move a certain amount before the cash market opens.
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Index futures and options are calculated directly by the exchange.
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Equity index futures and index options tend to be in liquid markets for close to delivery contracts.
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In modern (financial) markets, producers of interest rate swaps or equity derivative products will use financial futures or equity index futures to reduce or remove the risk on the swap.
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This is typical for stock index futures, treasury bond futures, and futures on physical commodities when they are in supply (e.g. agricultural crops after the harvest).
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The value of these indexes fluctuates based on their underlying commodities, and this value can be traded on an exchange in much the same way as stock index futures.
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Some of the more commonly day-traded financial instruments are stocks, options, currencies, and a host of futures contracts such as equity index futures, interest rate futures, and commodity futures.
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