You Purchase 15 Futures Contracts with an Initial Margin of $2,500

question 104

Multiple Choice

You purchase 15 futures contracts with an initial margin of $2,500 and a maintenance margin of $1,700. If the futures contracts call for delivery of 50,000 bushels, what is the most the underlying asset can fall in price before you receive a margin call?

• A) $0.016
• B) $0.013
• C) $0.009
• D) $0.024
• E) $0.021

Explain the role and significance of financial reports in the functioning of capital markets.

Understand how cultural, political, and financial systems influence financial reporting philosophies across countries.

Identify the current international body responsible for establishing accounting rules.

Define generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their significance in accounting practices.

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