What Do You Think Are the Advantages of Holding Futures

question 28

Essay

What do you think are the advantages of holding futures rather than the underlying commodity? What do you think are the disadvantages?

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Materialism

A philosophical and social perspective prioritizing material wealth and physical possessions over spiritual or intellectual values.

Global Workspace Model

The Global Workspace Model is a cognitive theory suggesting that consciousness arises as a function of the brain's ability to integrate and process information across a distributed network.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and internal states.