Multiple Choice
Assume that you manage a $3 million portfolio that pays no dividends and has a beta of 1.45 and an alpha of 1.5% per month.Also, assume that the risk-free rate is 0.025% (per month) and the S&P 500 is at 1,220.If you expect the market to fall within the next 30 days, you can hedge your portfolio by ______ S&P 500 futures contracts (the futures contract has a multiplier of $250) .
A) selling 1
B) selling 14
C) buying 1
D) buying 14
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