Multiple Choice
Given the following definitions:
Drsa = duration of cash assets
Df = the duration of deliverable securities involved in the hypothetical
futures contract from the delivery date
Nf = the number of futures contracts
FP = the futures price
Vrsa = the market value of the assets
-The correct formula for the duration of a portfolio containing both spot market assets and futures contracts is:
A) Drsa - (DfNfFP/Vrsa)
B) Vrsa - (DfNfFP/Drsa)
C) Drsa + (DfNfFP/Vrsa)
D) Vrsa + (DfNfFP/Drsa)
Correct Answer:

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