a.
To compute: The duration of securities when the rate of interest is 8%.
a.
Explanation of Solution
The formula to calculate duration of securities is as follows:
The calculation of duration of securities is as follows:
Security A:
Security B:
Security C:
b.
To compute: The mixture of B and C will hedge this investment against changes in interest rates.
b.
Explanation of Solution
The formula to calculate mixture of B and C is as follows:
The computation is as follows:
So that the following positions will protect the investment:
c.
To discuss: The manner in which the person X will hedge.
c.
Explanation of Solution
So that the succeeding positions will protect the investment.
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