USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 9

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider a portfolio manager with a $10,000,000 equity portfolio under management. The manager wishes to hedge against a decline in share values using stock index futures. Currently a stock index future is priced at 1350 and has a multiplier of 250. The portfolio beta is 1.50.
-Refer to Exhibit 15.13. Calculate the number of contract required to hedge the risk exposure and indicate whether the manager should be short or long.

• A) 100 contracts long
• B) 44 contracts long
• C) 44 contracts short
• D) 100 contracts short
• E) 75 contracts short

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Definitions:

Objectives

Specific, measurable goals that an organization or individual aims to achieve within a specific timeframe to drive performance.

Preventive Maintenance

A proactive approach aimed at performing maintenance on equipment and facilities to prevent unexpected breakdowns and downtime.

Concurrent Control

A management strategy that involves monitoring and adjusting ongoing activities to ensure that goals are met and standards are followed during the process.

Long-range Plans

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