Which of the following statements is correct about closing (exiting) the futures position before maturity?

		You will close at a gain if you were short and the futures price went up between enter and exit
		The clearinghouse will close your position at your first indication even if no other trader can take your place in the market
		If you are long, you will need to short the same contract to exit
		Even if you close prior to maturity, you are still responsible for taking (making) delivery of the underlying asset