What is the profit on a hedge if bonds are purchased at $150,000, two futures contracts are sold at $72,500 each, then the bonds are sold at $147,500 and the futures are repurchased at $74,000 each?

What is the profit on a hedge if bonds are purchased at $150,000, two futures contracts are sold at $72,500 each, then the bonds are sold at $147,500 and the futures are repurchased at $74,000 each?



a. -$2,500
b. -$5,500
c. -$500
d. -$3,000
e. none of the above




Answer: B


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