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Definition of

forward trading

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buying or selling for future delivery the activity of buying or selling stock, commodities, or foreign exchange for delivery at a later date

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Definitions of ’forward trading’ and meaning of ’forward trading’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’forward trading’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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