On Monday morning, an investor takes a long position in a pound futures contract that matures on

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On Monday morning, an investor takes a long position in a pound futures contract that matures on Wednesday afternoon. The agreed on price is $1.95 for £62,500. At the close of trading on Monday, the futures price has risen to $1.96. At Tuesday close, the price rises further to $1.98. At Wednesday close, the price falls to $1.955, and the contract matures. The investor takes delivery of the pounds at the prevailing price of $1.955. Detail the daily settlement process. What will be the investor's profit (loss)?

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