VIDEO | 7 MIN

Man AHL Explains - Futures

June 16, 2015

Examination of the features of futures contracts and explanation of how their cash efficiency is particularly useful in risk-targeting.

In the third chapter of the series, Anthony goes through the main features of futures contracts and explains how their cash efficiency is particularly useful in risk-targeting.

Released on 16 June 2015

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Anthony Ledford Chief Scientist, Man AHL

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