The multiplier for a futures contract on a certain stock market index is $250. the maturity of the contract is one year, the current level of the index is 1,500, and the risk-free interest rate is 0.2% per month. the dividend yield on the index is 0.1% per month. suppose that after one month, the stock index is at 1,533.

a. find the cash flow from the mark-to-market proceeds on the contract. assume that the parity condition always holds exactly. (do not round intermediate calculations. round your answer to 2 decimal places.) cash flow $

b. find the holding-period return if the initial margin on the contract is $15,000. (do not round intermediate calculations. round your answer to 2 decimal places.) holding-period return %

He following data come from the financial statements of riley company for the year ended march​ 31, 2017 ​(in millions). ​(click the icon to view the​ information.) requirements 1. prepare a cash flow statement for the year ended march​ 31, 2017. not all items given appear on the cash flow statement. 2. what activities provided the largest source of​ cash? is this a sign of financial strength or​ weakness? requirement 1. prepare a cash flow statement for the year ended march​ 31, 2017. not all items given appear on the cash flow statement. ​(use parentheses or a minus sign to show cash​ payments, cash​ outflows, and/or a net decrease in cash. if a box is not used in the statement of cash flow leave the box​ empty; do not select a label or enter a​ zero.) riley company statement of cash flows year ended march 31, 2017 millions cash flows from operating activities: net cash provided by (used for) operating activities