Methods and systems for trading futures contracts for intangible assets
First Claim
1. A method for trading of intangible assets in a computer-based futures exchange system, comprising:
- accessing a listing of a plurality of intangible asset futures contracts;
selecting an intangible asset futures contract from the listing; and
viewing trading status of the selected intangible asset futures contract.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for trading of future contracts for intangible assets are provided. The methods and systems allow traders to access information on intangible asset futures contracts and future contract funds and to execute their trades in a computer-based futures exchange. Intangible assets include future royalties or revenues from artistic works or future salaries of professionals, for instance. The futures exchange system provides real-time trading status on the futures contracts or funds as well as detailed information on contract terms. Quotes may be matched automatically by the futures exchange. Sensitivity analysis of various factors on the outcome of futures contracts valuation may be provided. Additionally, offer and contract terms for categories of intangible assets may be standardized in the futures exchange for trading simplification.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for trading of intangible assets in a computer-based futures exchange system, comprising:
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accessing a listing of a plurality of intangible asset futures contracts;
selecting an intangible asset futures contract from the listing; and
viewing trading status of the selected intangible asset futures contract. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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- 10. A system for trading of intangible assets comprising an equipment of a futures exchange system configured to access a listing of a plurality of intangible asset futures contracts, select an intangible asset futures contract from the listing, and view the trading status of the selected intangible asset futures contract.
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21. A system of trading of intangible asset futures contracts in a computer-based futures exchange system, wherein the equipment of the futures exchange system offers standard intangible asset offer terms for transactions.
- 22. A system of trading of intangible asset futures contracts in a computer-based futures exchange system, wherein the equipment of the futures exchange system offers standard intangible asset futures contract terms.
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