Compare the Obligation Entered into in a Futures Contract to the Obligation

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Essay

Compare the obligation entered into in a futures contract to the obligation in an options contract.

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Definitions:

Financial Liability

Obligations a company owes to another entity, which could be in the form of loans, bonds payable, or other types of debt.

Compound Financial Instrument

A financial instrument that has both a debt and equity component and may be convertible into shares of the issuing company.

Derivative Financial Instrument

is a financial contract whose value is based on the performance of underlying assets, indices, or interest rates, used for speculation, hedging, or risk management.