The Amount Paid at the Time a Futures Contract Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The amount paid at the time a futures contract is sold

• A) is simply a refundable security deposit.
• B) represents the maximum loss for the buyer of the contract.
• C) is the total value of the goods being traded in the future.
• D) represents the maximum profit for the buyer of the contract.

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