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Futures Contract Kya Hai? — Matlab, Definition & Example

Definition

Futures contract ek agreement hai jisme ek specific future date pe predetermined price pe asset buy ya sell karna hota hai. Margin money lagta hai.

💡 Real Example

Buying 1 lot of Nifty futures (50 units) at 22,000 with margin of ₹1.5 lakh. If Nifty goes to 22,500, profit = 50 × 500 = ₹25,000 (16.7% return on margin).

🇬🇧 English Mein (Futures Contract)

A futures contract is a standardized agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date. In India, equity futures trade on NSE/BSE with lot sizes. Futures require margin money (typically 15-25% of contract value) and settle on expiry date.

❓ Common Questions

Futures Contract kya hai simple words mein?
Futures contract ek agreement hai jisme ek specific future date pe predetermined price pe asset buy ya sell karna hota hai. Margin money lagta hai.
Futures Contract ka ek example do?
Buying 1 lot of Nifty futures (50 units) at 22,000 with margin of ₹1.5 lakh. If Nifty goes to 22,500, profit = 50 × 500 = ₹25,000 (16.7% return on margin).
Futures Contract ko English mein kya kehte hain?
English mein ise Futures Contract kehte hain. A futures contract is a standardized agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date. In India, equity futures trade on NSE/BSE with lot sizes. Futures require mar