The Typical Sequence of Cash Flows in a Futures Contract

question 49

Multiple Choice

The typical sequence of cash flows in a futures contract is:

• A) purchase price plus a margin account up-front, differences are settled at expiration.
• B) margin account up-front, differences are posted daily and settled in cash if margin drops too low.
• C) margin account up-front, all differences settled at expiration.
• D) all funds are paid at expiration of the contract.

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Definitions:

Expiration Date

The final date by which an option or other financial instrument must be exercised or becomes void.

Call Option

An agreement that grants the purchaser the flexibility, without the necessity, to acquire a stock, bond, commodity, or different asset at an agreed price during a definite timeframe.

Fixed Price

A specific price point that does not change over time, often set for products, services, or agreements.

Asset

An economic resource owned or controlled by an individual or company, expected to produce future benefits.