Concept explainers
(A)
Adequate information:
Stock futures index multiplier = $50
Bond futures contract = $100,000
Bond portfolio modified duration = 5 years
Bond portfolio yield to maturity = 7%
PVBP of bond futures = $97.85
Stock index future price = $1,378
Stock portfolio beta = 2.0
To evaluate:
Delsing's finacial future-based strategy and its implementation of allocation adjustment
Introduction:
Strategic asset allocation is the practice of setting a goal for each of your asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash), and rebalancing it every year as you realize earnings on your investments. This is a great tactic if you want to: Focus on long-term financial goals.
(B)
To evaluate:
Number of contracts needed to implement Delsing's strategy
Introduction:
Bond futures are financial derivatives which obligate the contract holder to purchase or sell a bond on a specified date at a predetermined price. A bond future can be bought in a futures exchange market and the prices and dates are determined at the time the future is purchased.
Stock market index future is a cash-settled futures contract on the value of a particular stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
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