Assuming Spot-Futures Parity Holds, an Increase in the Dividend Rate

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assuming spot-futures parity holds, an increase in the dividend rate will ________ the futures price.

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) not change
• D) increase or decrease
• E) Insufficient information.

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