Index Put Options Are Used to Provide Protection Against the Value

question 14

Multiple Choice

Index put options are used to provide protection against the value of the portfolio falling below a certain level.Which of the following is true as the beta of the portfolio increases?

• A) The cost of hedging increases
• B) The required options have a higher strike price
• C) The number of options required increases
• D) All of the above

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