futures
Translation
futures
Examples
He trades in oil futures.
He trades in oil futures.
The price of wheat futures rose today.
The price of wheat futures rose today.
Grammar Patterns
to trade in ((sth.)) futures to buy and sell contracts for (sth.) He trades in oil futures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forward contracts
Etymology
From 'future', referring to contracts for goods to be delivered at a future date.
Memory Tips
You are buying a product for a 'future' date. The 's' indicates it's a type of financial product, like 'stocks' or 'bonds'.