Car

The amount of a commodity underlying a Commodity futures contract. The Term originates from the railroad cars that used to carry the commodities, but today the Term is also used for Futures on stock indices and other intangibles.

Related Terms: 6 Car, Commodity futures, Contract, Futures, Futures contract, Term

Other Related Pages: Category: Futures Starting With: C

Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 19c3 stock, 30-day wash rule, Allowance for depreciation, Accrual of discount, American Stock Exchange, Amortization of premium, At par, All or any part, At best