If You Sell in April a Stock Index Future Contract

question 1

Multiple Choice

If you sell in April a stock index future contract on the S&P 500 index at the price of 800 points that matures on June 30 of the same year and on the maturity date the S&P 500 Index is at 795, you have a ________ of $________.

• A)loss; 1250
• B)loss; 5
• C)profit; 1250
• D)profit; 5

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Definitions:

Cash Management

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Rational Purchaser

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Payment History

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