To Protect the Value of a Bond Portfolio Against a Rise

question 66

Multiple Choice

To protect the value of a bond portfolio against a rise in interest rates using bond futures contracts, the portfolio owner should execute a:

• A) long hedge.
• B) duration hedge.
• C) short hedge.
• D) maturity hedge.

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