POLITICAL FUTURES
An investment wherein the payout comes after an election, based on the winning party. Investors pay a flat fee to purchase the future and will receive $100 if the candidate they chose wins, and $0 in the event of a loss. The price of the future fluctuates throughout the election, based on candidate support.
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