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:

Consumers

Individuals or groups that purchase goods and services for personal use rather than for manufacturing or resale purposes.

Producers

Entities that create, manufacture, or supply goods and services.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price is charged for a product, intended to protect consumers by preventing prices from reaching excessively high levels.

Supply Curve

A graph that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that producers are willing to supply.