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Does the Cash Flow from Daily Settlement Impact the Final Profit or Loss Calculation?

No, the daily cash flow from marking-to-market is merely an interim transfer of funds. It ensures the contract is performed but does not change the total profit or loss realized when the position is closed or expires.

The final P&L is the difference between the initial contract price and the final settlement price. The transfers are only for risk mitigation.

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