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Suppose two days before expiration, a party goes long on futures contract at a price of $48. The following day, the settlement price is $52.
Suppose two days before expiration, a party goes long on futures contract at a price of $48. The following day, the settlement price is $52. On the day of expiration, the settlement price is $49. If the party wish to do a cash settlement, what will be the gain or loss?
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill
31st Edition
1111972516, 978-1285586618, 1285586611, 978-1285613109, 978-1111972516
