A Stock Index Futures Contract Is One Whose Underlying Asset

question 30

True/False

A stock index futures contract is one whose underlying asset is a fixed-income instrument or an interest rate.

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Definitions:

Rejection

In contract law, rejection refers to the refusal to accept an offer or a performance that does not conform to the terms of the contract, effectively terminating the offer.

Subject Matter

The specific topic, content, or area of focus of a discussion, study, or document.

Impossibility of Fact

A situation where the completion of a contractual duty or obligation cannot occur due to unforeseen and unavoidable factual circumstances.

Hardship Rule

A legal principle allowing for the modification or termination of a contract when unforeseen hardships render its performance impractical or excessively burdensome.