Question 1

The settle price shown in a stock index futures table is the

Accepted Answer

A) Highest price the contract hit during the day 
B) Closing price for the contract at the end of the day 
C) The price for the contract only for the last day of the contract 
D) None of the above are true 
A) Highest price the contract hit during the day 
B) Closing price for the contract at the end of the day 
C) The price for the contract only for the last day of the contract 
D) None of the above are true

Question 2

Stock index futures provide the portfolio manager a realistic alternative to selling part or all of the portfolio in a declining market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An investor bought a March S&P 500 Index futures contract in December for 1490.05.After six months the contract value went up to 1539.95.The contract has a multiplier of 250.What is the dollar profit?

Accepted Answer

A) $1,996 
B) $19,960 
C) $12,475 
D) $1,247.50 
E) $199.60 
A) $1,996 
B) $19,960 
C) $12,475 
D) $1,247.50 
E) $199.60

Question 4

The loss on option purchase is always

Accepted Answer

A) Limited to the premium paid 
B) Limited to the margin maintenance requirement 
C) The difference between the strike price and the premium paid 
D) None of the above 
A) Limited to the premium paid 
B) Limited to the margin maintenance requirement 
C) The difference between the strike price and the premium paid 
D) None of the above

The settle price shown in a stock index futures table is the

Stock index futures provide the portfolio manager a realistic alternative to selling part or all of the portfolio in a declining market.

An investor bought a March S&P 500 Index futures contract in December for 1490.05.After six months the contract value went up to 1539.95.The contract has a multiplier of 250.What is the dollar profit?

The loss on option purchase is always

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Exam 17: Stock Index Futures and Options

The settle price shown in a stock index futures table is the

Stock index futures provide the portfolio manager a realistic alternative to selling part or all of the portfolio in a declining market.

An investor bought a March S&P 500 Index futures contract in December for 1490.05.After six months the contract value went up to 1539.95.The contract has a multiplier of 250.What is the dollar profit?

The loss on option purchase is always

The Investment Setting

Security Markets: Present and Future

Participating in the Market

Sources of Investment Information

Economic and Industry Analysis

Industry Analysis

Valuation of the Individual Firm

Financial Statement Analysis

A Basic View of Technical Analysis and Market Efficiency

Investment in Special Situations and Anomalies

Bond and Fixed Income Fundamentals

Principles of Bond Valuation and Investment

Duration and Reinvestment Concepts

Convertible Securities and Warrants

Put and Call Options

Commodities and Financial Futures

Mutual Funds

International Securities Markets

Investment in Real Assets

A Basic Look at Portfolio Management and Capital Market Theory

Measuring Risks and Returns of Portfolio Managers

Sustainable Growth Model

a Black Scholes Option Pricing Model

A Comprehensive Analysis for Real Estate Investment Decisions

Unit Investment Trusts Uits

The Makeup of Institutional Investors

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