It is November 9th. You are managing a bond portfolio worth $6 million. The duration of the portfolio in 6 months will be 9.5 years. You decide to hedge the exposure of interest rate changes in the next 6 months by using Eurodollar futures. The 3-month June Eurodollar futures price is quoted as 96.00. How should you hedge if using the June Eurodollar futures contracts?

It is November 9th. You are managing a bond portfolio worth $6 million. The duration of the portfolio in 6 months will be 9.5 years. You decide to hedge the exposure of interest rate changes in the next 6 months by using Eurodollar futures. The 3-month June Eurodollar futures price is quoted as 96.00. How should you hedge if using the June Eurodollar futures contracts?

Essentials Of Investments

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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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