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To hedge the price risk associated with one of its major inputs, Binford Homes uses lumber futures contracts which trade on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The CME Random Length Lumber futures contract calls for delivery of 110,000 board feet (110 MBF, 1 MBF is 1,000 board feet of lumber) of random length 8-foot to 20-foot pieces. Primarily, the deliverable species are Western Spruce, Pine or Fir.

What kind of futures position will Binford Homes take in the CME lumber futures contract in order to hedge the price risk it faces?
◦ A long position in lumber futures contracts
◦ A short position in lumber futures contracts


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Marked as best answer by panfilo on Apr 25, 2021

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panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Apr 25, 2021
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