Question: Gracie's Grains has distributed a genetically modified grain that has been widely used by NSW wheat farmers. Gracie decides that before this evening's 'Four Corners'

Gracie's Grains has distributed a genetically modified grain that has been widely used by NSW wheat farmers. Gracie decides that before this evening's 'Four Corners' expos goes to air detailing the link with Deranged Baker Disorder, she should take up a position to profit from the imminent detrimental impact the news will have on NSW wheat prices, and positive impact on WA wheat prices.

i) If she is prepared to trade in 50 close-dated contracts (of 20 metric tonnes / contract) in each of the NSW and WA wheat futures, outline a possible strategy.

ii) Determine her profit or loss in both positions if both NSW and WA wheat futures prices decrease by exactly 20% immediately following the programme going to air

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