Futures contracts, or futures, are agreements to buy or sell an asset for a predetermined price at a later date. Learn more about what they are and how to invest in them.

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A futures contract is a legally binding agreement to buy or sell an asset – like oil, gold or the S&P 500 – at a set price on a future date.