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    The Covariance of Changes Between the Spot Price and Futures
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The Covariance of Changes Between the Spot Price and Futures

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The covariance of changes between the spot price and futures price is 4. The standard deviation of changes in the futures price is 2. The optimal hedge ratio is


A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 8

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