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:

Producing

The act or process of creating goods or services by combining labor, materials, and technology.

Fifth Sweatshirt

Additional unit or item, indicative of a point in consumption where assessing marginal utility or other economic factors becomes relevant.

Ability-to-pay

A principle in taxation that states taxes should be levied on individuals or entities based on their ability to pay, which is often measured by income or wealth.

Higher Incomes

Refers to an increase in the amount of money earned by individuals or households, typically from employment, investments, or business operations.