Figure 1 shows the optimal futures position taken at t 0, ,
for various combinations of the markup rate t and the volatility of the futures price .
20 Figure 1 indicates that the optimal futures position taken at t 0 increases in volatility over the whole range of markup rates.
It also shows that this increase is more pronounced for higher values of t.21 Therefore,
Figure 1 indicates that the more pronounced hedging benefit outweighs the larger liquidity risk,
given an increase in volatility.