Which of the Following Items Is Not Specified in a Futures

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is not specified in a futures contract? I) The contract size
II. The maximum acceptable price range during the life of the contract
III. The acceptable grade of the commodity on which the contract is held
IV. The market price at expiration
V. The settlement price

• A)II and IV
• B)I, III, and V
• C)I and V
• D)I, IV, and V

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Definitions:

Collateral

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or other credit, and subject to seizure on default.

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A legal status indicating that a party's interest in a piece of property or an asset is fully secured and acknowledged legally because they possess it.

Stocks

Equity investments representing ownership interests in corporations, giving shareholders a claim on the company's earnings and assets.

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