Which of the Following Is an Example of Microhedging Asset-Side

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of microhedging asset-side portfolio risk?

• A)When an FI,attempting to lock in cost of funds to protect itself against a rise in short-term interest rates,takes a short position in futures contracts on CDs.
• B)FI manager trying to pick a futures contract whose underlying deliverable asset is not matched to the asset position being hedged.
• C)When an FI hedges a cash asset on a direct dollar-for-dollar basis with a forward or futures contract.
• D)When an FI manager wants to insulate the value of the institution's bond portfolio fully against a rise in interest rates.

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Definitions:

World Price

The international market price of a good, influenced by global supply and demand factors.

Importing Steel

The act of bringing in steel from other countries to meet domestic demand or for manufacturing purposes, often due to a lack of local supply or cost effectiveness.

Price Per Ton

Price per ton is a measurement of cost used to evaluate bulk materials, indicating how much a buyer must pay for a thousand kilograms of the material.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the minimum amount sellers are prepared to accept for a product or service and the increased amount they actually get because of elevated market prices.