If You Buy in April a Stock Index Future Contract

question 67

Multiple Choice

If you buy in April a stock index future contract on the S&P 500 index at the price of 1000 points that matures on June 30 of the same year and on the maturity date the S&P 500 Index is at 900, you have a ________ of $________.

• A)loss; 25000
• B)loss; 100
• C)profit; 25000
• D)profit; 100

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

The process of adding interest to a principal sum of money, with the interest that is added also earning interest, occurring on a monthly basis.

Insurance Annuity

A financial product offered by insurance companies that provides regular payments to the holder for a specified period or for life in exchange for an initial investment.

Rate Of Return

The percentage of gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, representing the profitability as a ratio of original investment.

Heirs

Individuals legally entitled to receive a portion or all of a deceased person’s estate under the laws of inheritance.