Futures Contracts Require That the Purchaser Deposit an Initial Sum

question 59

Multiple Choice

Futures contracts require that the purchaser deposit an initial sum as collateral. This deposit is called a:

• A) collateralized deposit.
• B) marked market sum.
• C) margin.
• D) settlement.

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