You Own a Portfolio Which Is Valued at $10 Million

question 53

Multiple Choice

You own a portfolio which is valued at $10 million and has a beta of 1.5. You would like to create a riskless portfolio by hedging using S&P 500 futures contracts. The contract size is $250 times the index level. How many futures contracts do you need to acquire if the current S&P 500 index is 1500?

• A)short 30 contracts
• B)short 40 contracts
• C)long 25 contracts
• D)long 30 contracts
• E)short 50 contracts

Identify specific accomplishments during various stages of cognitive development (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational).

Understand the characteristics and developmental challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Explain the theories of Lev Vygotsky and his emphasis on social mentoring and language in cognitive development.

Recognize the importance of language and self-directed speech in cognitive development and problem-solving.

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