The company expects to invest approximately $1 million in three months in corporate bonds. The current rate of interest is 5.10%. To hedge the position, the company wishes to use 3 year Treasury bond futures contracts trading at 9800. Calculate the profit or loss from the position in futures market if in 3 months the contracts are trading at 91.900.

The company expects to invest approximately $1 million in three months in corporate bonds. The current rate of interest is 5.10%. To hedge the position, the company wishes to use 3 year Treasury bond futures contracts trading at 9800. Calculate the profit or loss from the position in futures market if in 3 months the contracts are trading at 91.900.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter8: Analysis Of Risk And Return

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