Exhibit 21.8 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 90

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 21.8
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Consider a portfolio manager with a $20,500,000 equity portfolio under management. The manager wishes to hedge against a decline in share values using stock index futures. Currently a stock index future is priced at 1250 and has a multiplier of 250. The portfolio beta is 1.25.
-Refer to Exhibit 21.8.Assume that a month later the equity portfolio has a market value of $20,000,000 and the stock index future is priced at 1150 with a multiplier of 250.Calculate the profit on the equity position.

• A) $100,000
• B) -$200,000
• C) $600,000
• D) -$500,000
• E) $400,000

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