Which of the Following Statements About Hedging a Stock Portfolio

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hedging a stock portfolio with stock index futures is NOT true?

• A)Futures contracts magnify gains (or losses) on the stock portfolio
• B)In a declining market, futures contracts help offset losses on the portfolio
• C)A risk-taker would probably not hedge the entire portfolio with stock index futures
• D)All of the above are true

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