act. The detalls of the contract are given belowDate of contract1 September 2015Close out date (maturity 4 September 2015date)Contract priceSize of contractR975 per ounce10 futures contract, each contract represents 100 troyouncesThe initial marginMaintenance marginR12,000 per contractRI1,200 per contractOver the four trading days, the gold prices were as followsDateSpot price1* September 20152nd September 2015R964R9603rd September 2015R9704th September 2015R980Required1. Explain whether Chill Ltd is buying or selling futures as a hedge.2. Demonstrate the concept of marking to market using the 10 gold futures. Do that for thebuyer and the seller. Clearly show the balance in the margin account at the end of each ofthe four trading days.3. Under what circumstances is (a) a short hedge and (b) a long hedge appropriate?

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Date of contract Close out date (maturity 4 September 2015 date) Contract price Size of contract The initial margin Maintenance margin R975 per ounce 10 futures contract, each contract represents 100 troy 1st September 2015 2nd September 2015 3rd September 2015 4th September 2015 ounces R12,000 per contract | R11,200 per contract Over the four trading days, the gold prices were as follows Date Spot price R964 R960 R970 R980

Date of contract Close out date (maturity 4 September 2015 date) Contract price Size of contract The initial margin Maintenance margin R975 per ounce 10 futures contract, each contract represents 100 troy 1st September 2015 2nd September 2015 3rd September 2015 4th September 2015 ounces R12,000 per contract | R11,200 per contract Over the four trading days, the gold prices were as follows Date Spot price R964 R960 R970 R980

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