Which of the Following Trading Strategies Are Correct

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trading strategies are correct?
I. If you expect the British pound to appreciate in value, you should short the pound.
II. If you expect interest rates to rise, you should go long on interest rate futures.
III. If you expect the stock market to rise, you should go long on stock-index futures.
IV. If you expect the stocks in your portfolio to temporarily decline in value, you should short stock-index futures.

• A) I and II only
• B) II and IV only
• C) III and IV only
• D) I and III only

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is offered for sale to customers.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of revenue remaining after variable costs have been subtracted, indicating how much revenue is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses are deducted, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.