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TeachMeFinance.com actuals -- physical or cash commodities, as distinguished from commodity futures contracts. another definition... actuals -- A physical article of trade that may be mineral, metal, cash crop, livestock, etc. Dealings in actuals result in visible transfer of a product to the buyer upon termination of the contract. This is to be contrasted with transactions in such items as those attached to index options, in which there is exchange of cash but no delivery of a commodity. In a large number of instances, however, futures and options contracts are brought to an end before their expiry and there is no transfer of a product. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.