A trader takes a view that March KLSE CI futures which are currently trading at 1188.60 are about to enter a downtrend.  Should the trader go long or short futures. Assuming the trader maintains their original position until expiry and the cash settlement price is 1185.40, what will be the profit or loss? The contract size is RM50 per contract.

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A trader takes a view that March KLSE CI futures which are currently trading at 1188.60 are about to enter a downtrend. 

  1. Should the trader go long or short futures.
  2. Assuming the trader maintains their original position until expiry and the cash settlement price is 1185.40, what will be the profit or loss? The contract size is RM50 per contract. 
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