Which of the following best characterizes the profit of a buyer of a futures contract?

A) spot price at settlement minus futures price at purchase
B) futures price at settlement minus spot price at purchase
C) futures price at purchase minus spot price at settlement
D) spot price at purchase minus futures price at settlement


A

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