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  1. Futures are the buying and selling of a standard quantity of a financial asset at a future date and at a fixed price. Futures, unlike forwards, are standardized contracts and must be traded on a recognized exchange. Delivery of a future is rare, and is not allowed at IBKR where futures that result in physical delivery are concerned. The futures markets bring together people wishing to hedge to protect themselves against the rise and fall of prices, and speculators who are trying to benefit from such movements.<\/li>\n
  2. In the Market Value – Real FX Position section of the TWS\u00a0Account Window, this is the real-time change in futures value since last settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TWS Mosaic Futures Layout<\/h4>\n

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