Trading Basics

Acquisition

When the majority of shares changes hands in a company.

This is typically when one company buys another.

Other Trading Basics

Actuals

The physical assets behind traded commodity securities.

Cash or Spot Market

Also known as a spot market, cash markets are different to futures contracts, as commodities are traded immediately for cash at the current market price.

Contract Expiry Date

The date a contract expires, if applicable.

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