Exhibit 21.11 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 8

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 21.11
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Consider a portfolio manager with a $10,000,000 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 1350 and has a multiplier of 250. The portfolio beta is 1.50.
-Refer to Exhibit 21.11.Assume that a month later the equity portfolio has a market value of $9,500,000 and the stock index future is priced at 1300 with a multiplier of 250.Calculate the profit on the equity position.

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