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What Is the Role of a Clearing House in Exchange-Traded Futures?

The clearing house acts as the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer, becoming the central counterparty. This process guarantees the performance of the contract, virtually eliminating counterparty risk for the traders.

It also manages margin requirements and the daily settlement process (marking-to-market). This stability is key to market integrity.

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