Delivery definition explanation

Posted on March 2, 2009 by admin

What is Delivery?
The action by which an underlying commodity, security, cash value, or delivery instrument covering a contract is tendered and received by the contract holder. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments

Example explains Delivery
Delivery can occur in option, forward, or futures contracts. In most instances, the delivery of the actual underlying is rare–contracts are typically closed before settlement.

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