Exhibit 21.5 USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 2

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 21.5
USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The S&P 500 stock index is at 1100. The annualized interest rate is 3.5% and the annualized dividend is 2%.
-Refer to Exhibit 21.5. If the futures contract was currently available for 1250, calculate the arbitrage profit.

• A)$0
• B)$133.41
• C)-$133.41
• D)$147.25
• E)-$147.25

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