Discuss What It Means for a Futures Contract to Be

question 46

Essay

Discuss what it means for a futures contract to be marked to market.If you provide an example,assume that the hedger has purchased a 5,000 bushel wheat contract at a price of $3.90 per bushel.

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Definitions:

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