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    Why Is the Initial Value of a Futures Contract Zero
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Why Is the Initial Value of a Futures Contract Zero

Question 48

Question 48

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Why is the initial value of a futures contract zero?


A) the futures is immediately marked-to-market
B) you do not pay anything for it
C) the basis will converge to zero
D) the expected profit is zero
E) none of the above

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