Concept explainers
(A)
To determine:
The market exposure of the option, why the position of the option seems similar to the futures of long treasury bond
Introduction:
Bond futures refers to the financial derivative in which the contract holder is obligated to sell or buy a bond at a predetermined price on a specified date. Bond future can be purchased by an investor in the future exchange market and dates and the prices are decided at the time of purchase.
(B)
To determine:
The direction of the exposure and the impact on the duration of the portfolio
Introduction:
Portfolio involves financial asset grouping viz. currencies, commodities, bonds, stocks and cash equivalents. It also comprises of fund counterparts such as closed funds, exchange traded funds and mutual funds. Non-publicly tradable securities such as private, art and real estate investment are also part of portfolios.
(C)
To determine:
The circumstance under which use of futures (treasury bond) stands relevant for management of portfolio having fixed income.
Introduction:
Bond futures refers to the financial derivative in which the contract holder is obligated to sell or buy a bond at a predetermined price on a specified date. Bond future can be purchased by an investor in the future exchange market and dates and the prices are decided at the time of purchase.
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