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Chapter 21, Problem 4PS
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The profit ascertained by the investor in the futures contract having maturity in the month of February
Introduction:
Profit refers to the act of sale of a stock or security so as to ascertain gain after the stock price has moved up from the price at which it was actually acquired by the investor. Profit taking action can impact the broad market, specific sector and even an individual stock.
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