Multiple Choice
A thrift with a large fixed-rate mortgage portfolio wants to protect itself against an increase in interest rates. It should:
A) Buy Treasury bond futures contracts
B) Sell Treasury bond futures contracts
C) Buy Treasury bill futures contracts
D) Sell Treasury bill futures contracts
E) Buy stock index futures contracts
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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