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Futures Quotes

Lines on possible futures and futures trading

This futures quotes collection pairs a philosophical note on imaginable futures with a plain explanation of futures as financial derivatives contracts.

All imaginable futures are not equally possible.

Quotes by Kevin Kelly

The options and futures traded on exchanges are derivatives contracts.

Quotes by Carol Loomis

Frequently Asked Questions

What two meanings of futures appear in this collection?
One is a philosophical sense of possible outcomes, and the other is a financial sense involving traded contracts.
What does the first quote say about possible futures?
It says that not every imaginable future is equally likely to happen.
How are futures described in the finance-related quote?
They are described plainly as contracts traded on exchanges tied to an underlying asset.
Is this collection aimed at investors only?
No, it also includes a broader philosophical reflection unrelated to finance.
Who might find this small collection useful?
Readers curious about both abstract ideas of possibility and basic finance terminology.

Together the lines show the word futures used both as an abstract concept and as a concrete financial term.