Question 103—Shorting Futures

Find the incorrect statement about shorting futures:
1. A seller enters into a binding contract for future delivery.
2. The floor for a commodity price is defined by its cost of production.
3. Insider trading is illegal in futures.
4. The ceiling for a commodity price is defined by the cost of substitution.

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