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4. Suppose that in September 2012 a company takes a long position in a contract on May 2013 crude oil futures. It closes out its

4. Suppose that in September 2012 a company takes a long position in a contract on May 2013 crude oil futures. It closes out its position in March 2013. The futures price (per barrel) is $68.30 when it enters into the contract, $70.50 when it closes out its position, and $69.10 at the end of December 2012. One contract is for the delivery of 1,000 barrels. What is the company's total profit? When is it realized? How is it taxed if it is (a) a hedger and (b) a speculator? Assume that the company has a December 31 year-end. 5. What does a stop order to sell at $2 mean? When might it be used? What does a limit order to sell at $2 mean? When might it be used? 6. What is the difference between the operation of the margin accounts administered by a clearing house and those administered by a broker? Include citations and references

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