
a
To compute: The expected level of the Index in one year when the expected
Introduction:
Arbitrage pricing theory: It is one of the multi-factor asset pricing models. It states that the
b
To compute: The theoretical no-arbitrage price for 1-year future contract on the S&P 500 stock index.
Introduction:
No-arbitrage price: No-arbitrage can also be called as arbitrage- free principle. According to this principle, the price of the derivative is fixed in such a way that no one involved in trading can make a risk-free profit by purchasing one and selling the other.
c
To evaluate: The existence of arbitrage opportunity and how to use it when the actual future price is 2012.
Introduction:
Arbitrage opportunity: It is an opportunity which can be availed to make a risk-free profit even in market fluctuations. The process of arbitrage involves buying of an asset in one market with a lesser price and sell it another market with a higher price.

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