Speculating with Currency Futures Assume that 1 year ago, the spot rate of the British pound was $1.70. One year ago, the 1-year futures contract of the British pound exhibited a discount of 6 percent.

At that time, you sold futures contracts on pounds, representing a total of £1,000,000. From 1 year ago to today, the pound’s value depreciated against the dollar by 4 percent. Determine the total dollar amount of your profit or loss from your futures contract.