A Bank Has a $50 Million Mortgage Bond Risk Position

question 10

Multiple Choice

A bank has a $50 million mortgage bond risk position which it hedges in the Treasury bond futures markets at the Chicago Board of Trade.Approximately how many contracts are needed to be held
In the hedge?

• A)5
• B)50
• C)500
• D)5,000
• E)50,000

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Definitions:

UCC

Refers to the Uniform Commercial Code, a set of laws that govern commercial transactions in the United States.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

Supply Management

A strategic approach to planning, procuring, and coordinating materials and services needed to support company operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Items

Financial obligations or assets not recorded on a company's balance sheet, often involving potential liabilities.