A Person with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Explains Bad Events

question 45

Multiple Choice

A person with a pessimistic explanatory style explains bad events as due to causes.

• A)internal and global
• B)global
• C)temporary
• D)internal

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Definitions:

Underlying Asset

The financial instrument (e.g., stock, bond, commodity, or currency) on which a derivative instrument, such as an option or futures contract, is based.

Corporate Bond Portfolio

A collection of corporate bonds held by an investor or managed by a financial institution.

T-bond Futures

Financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase U.S. Treasury bonds at a specified price at a future date, used for hedging and investment purposes.

Cross-hedge

A hedging strategy using a contract that has price movements correlated with, but not identical to, the asset being hedged.