If You Sell in March a Bond Future Contract for 115

question 56

Multiple Choice

If you sell in March a bond future contract for 115 that matures on June 30 of the same year, and at the maturity date the same future sells for 110, you have a ________ of $________.

• A) loss; 5000
• B) loss; 5
• C) profit; 5000
• D) profit; 5

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Definitions:

Material Departure

A significant deviation or divergence from expected, customary, or defined standards or practices, often in financial reporting or auditing.

SEC

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