Question

A hedger takes a long position in a futures contract on a commodity on November 1, 2012 to hedge an exposure on March 1, 2013. The initial futures price is $60. On December 31, 2012 the futures price is $61. On March 1, 2013 it is $64. The contract is closed out on March 1, 2013. What gain is recognized in the accounting year January 1 to December 31, 2013

Answer 1

Gain recognized = $3,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Continuation is "Each contract is on 1, 000 units of the commodity."

Gain in accounting year Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013 is the total gain the accounting year. Gain recognized = (Price on March 1, 2013 - Price on Dec 31, 2012) * Total Contract

Gain recognized = (64 - 61) * 1000

Gain recognized = 3 * 1000

Gain recognized = $3,000