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    The Primary Use of Stock Index Futures by the Portfolio
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The Primary Use of Stock Index Futures by the Portfolio

Question 1

Question 1

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The primary use of stock index futures by the portfolio manager is


A) To offset the loss on the portfolio in a declining market
B) To profit from major market movements
C) To increase the profit potential on the portfolio
D) All of the above

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