On the Settlement Date of a Futures Contract

question 73

Multiple Choice

On the settlement date of a futures contract:

• A)The future's price is always above the price of the underlying asset.
• B)The future's price is always below the price of the underlying asset.
• C)The future's price is equal to the price of the underlying asset.
• D)The future's price may be above or below the price of the underlying asset but not equal to it.

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