Glossary – List of all terms used in Commodity trading

Arbitration

The process of resolving disputes between parties by a person or persons (arbitrators) chosen or agreed to by them. NFA’s arbitration program provides a forum for resolving futures-related disputes between NFA Members or between Members and customers.

Asset
An economic resource, tangible or intangible, which is expected to provide benefits to a business

Back month contracts
Any exchange-traded derivatives contracts apart from the nearest, or front, contract month

Banker’s acceptance
A draft or bill of exchange accepted by a bank that guarantees the payment.

Bear Market (Bearish Market)
A market in which prices are declining. A market participant who believes prices will move lower is called a “bear.”A news item is considered bearish if it is expected to result in lower prices.

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