3 In February 2021, a company wants to lock in the interest rate that will have to be paid for three months on a $18 million borrowing to be made in September 2021. The company decides to trade in Eurodollar futures and the September 2021 Eurodollar futures price is 96.72. In September 2021, the company closes out its position in the futures market when the 3-month LIBOR is 4.14% per annum and the Eurodollar futures price is 95.86. What is the profit or loss of the company in the futures market? a. Profit of $38,700 b. Loss of $38,700 c. Profit of $41,900 d. Loss of $41,900 e .None of the above

3 In February 2021, a company wants to lock in the interest rate that will have to be paid for three months on a $18 million borrowing to be made in September 2021. The company decides to trade in Eurodollar futures and the September 2021 Eurodollar futures price is 96.72. In September 2021, the company closes out its position in the futures market when the 3-month LIBOR is 4.14% per annum and the Eurodollar futures price is 95.86. What is the profit or loss of the company in the futures market? a. Profit of $38,700 b. Loss of $38,700 c. Profit of $41,900 d. Loss of $41,900 e .None of the above

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