33. Consider an equity index futures contract that has a duration of 15 months and is priced at USD 3,759.52. The corresponding underlying equity index is valued at USD 3,625 and offers a continuously-compounded dividend yield of 2% per year. Additionally, the continuously compounded risk-free interest rate is 5% per annum. Assuming there are no transaction costs involved, identify a strategy that would allow you to exploit any potential arbitrage opportunities in this scenario. | Financial Risk Manager Part 1 Quiz - LeetQuiz
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Consider an equity index futures contract that has a duration of 15 months and is priced at USD 3,759.52. The corresponding underlying equity index is valued at USD 3,625 and offers a continuously-compounded dividend yield of 2% per year. Additionally, the continuously compounded risk-free interest rate is 5% per annum. Assuming there are no transaction costs involved, identify a strategy that would allow you to exploit any potential arbitrage opportunities in this scenario.
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Buy the futures contract and buy the underlying.
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Buy the futures contract and sell the underlying.
54.5%
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Sell the futures contract and buy the underlying.
29.9%
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Sell the futures contract and sell the underlying.