ESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENTS SELECT CHAPT
ESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENTS SELECT CHAPT
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Author: Bodie
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Chapter 15, Problem 3CP
Summary Introduction

(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.

Summary Introduction

(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.

Summary Introduction

(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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