Multiple Choice
The current level of S & P 500 index is 1100. The prospective dividend yield is 3%, and the current interest rate is 7%. What is the value of a one-year futures contract on the index? (Assume all dividends are paid at the end of the year.)
A) 1177
B) 1144
C) 1133
D) None of the above
Correct Answer:

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