Cash Flow

Cash flow refers to the net amount of money moving in and out of a business or individual’s finances. Positive cash flow indicates more income than expenses, while negative cash flow signals higher expenses. It’s crucial for assessing liquidity and overall financial health.

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Cash Contract

A cash contract is an agreement between two parties for the delivery of goods at a predetermined price and date. Unlike futures contracts, it involves physical delivery. It’s commonly used by large companies for securing commodities without engaging in speculation.

Cash Commodity

A cash commodity refers to physical goods such as metals, grains, or other tangible products, traded and delivered, often after exercising futures or options contracts. These goods are also called “actuals” and are commonly delivered for payment in futures trading.

Capital Losses

Capital Loss is the loss that occurs when an investor sells a capital asset for less than its purchase price. This includes stocks, real estate, and other investments. Capital losses can offset capital gains, thereby reducing overall taxable income for the investor.

Cash Market

A cash market, also known as a spot market, is where assets, goods, or securities are bought and sold with immediate settlement at the spot price. Stock exchanges like NSE and BSE are examples of cash markets, unlike futures markets where settlement occurs later.

Circuit Breaker

A circuit breaker is a regulatory measure that halts trading across an index or market to prevent panic selling during drastic price declines. It helps control volatility, giving investors time to assess market conditions and avoid impulsive decisions during market turmoil.

Commodity

A commodity refers to raw materials or physical goods like metals, grains, oil, and cotton, essential in manufacturing consumer products. It also includes financial products such as currencies or stock indexes, widely traded in markets for industrial and consumer use.

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