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To explain: Future price of Brandex stock if they sell at $120 per share and the T-bill rate is 6% per year.
Introduction: Future contract is an agreement between buyer and seller to purchase the commodities, bonds and stocks in predetermined date at a defined price.
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To explain: Change in the future price and investor’s margin if future price drops by certain value.
Introduction: Future contract is conformity between purchaser and retailer to purchase the commodities, bonds and stocks in prearranged date at a definite price.
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To explain: Return percentage of investor’s position when the margin of the contract is $12000.
Introduction: Future contract is an agreement between buyer and seller to purchase the commodities, bonds and stocks in predetermined date at a defined price.
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