What distinguishes a spot market transaction from a futures market transaction in commodities trading?
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A
Spot delivers immediately at the current price; futures specifies delivery at a predetermined future date and price
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B
Spot transactions use leverage; futures require full upfront payment
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C
Spot markets are only for financial instruments; futures markets are exclusively for physical goods
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D
Spot transactions occur on exchanges; futures contracts are always traded over-the-counter