Exhibit 21.5 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 22

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 1050,indicate the appropriate strategy that would earn an arbitrage profit.

• A) Long futures, and short the index.
• B) Short futures and long the index.
• C) Long futures and long the index.
• D) Short futures and short the index.
• E) None of the above.

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Price of Capital

The cost of using capital goods for production, which can include interest rates, leasing costs, or other expenses related to capital utilization.

Productivity of Labor

The measurement of the amount of goods and services produced per hour of labor.

Technological Improvement

Innovations and advancements in technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, or the quality of goods and services.

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in the amount of money paid to an employee for their labor.