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Futures Exchange

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Definition:
The marketplace where futures contracts and other derivatives are traded. The exchange is simply a trading forum as clearing houses provide settlement of resulting trades. The largest exchange in the U.S. is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Related Concepts:

Clearing House
Commodity Trading
CFTC
Hedge 
Oil Futures
Precious Metals
 

Available Positions Related to Futures Trading:

Hedge Fund jobs

Securities Trading & Brokerage jobs

 

Relevant Functional Areas:

Broker Dealer
Hedge Funds
Institutional Investment Management
Prime Brokerage
Securities Lending
 

Related Job Titles:

Portfolio Manager
Quant Trader
Trader
 

Synonyms:

Derivatives Exchange