Peter Simpson thinks that the U.K. pound will cost $1.43/ in six months. A 6-month currency futures contract is available today at a rate of $1.44/. If Peter was to speculate in the currency futures market, and his expectations are correct, which of the following strategies would earn him a profit?

Sell a pound currency futures contract.

Sell pounds in six months.

Buy a pound currency futures contract.

Sell pounds today.