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Forwards:
1. Counterparty default risk exists.
2. It is customisable as per client needs.
3. most forward contracts are physically settled on maturity.
4. Less regulated.
5. Low liquidity.
6. There is no mark to market and generally, loss or gain is
transferred at maturity.
Futures:
1. Counterparty default risk is not present.
2. Standardized contract terms.
3. Most future contracts are squared off prior to maturity. those
that are not squared off are generally cash-settled on
maturity.
4. Highly regulated due to broader market participation.
5. High liquidity.
6. There is a daily mark to market. It requires capital as per
daily market conditions.
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