
Explanation:
Where
and are value, duration, and convexity of the first bond
and are value, duration, and convexity of the second bond
and are value, duration, and convexity of the positioned to be hedged.
Working with USD million, the above equations, in this case, will be as follows:
Solving the above equations simultaneously, we get
Therefore, for the bank to hedge against its position, it must take a short position of 1 million in bond A and a short position of 3.5 million in bond B.
Note:
We use the elimination method to solve the simultaneous equations:
First, rewrite the equations as follows:
Now we can choose to eliminate either or . Let's go with
From eq 1, we can make the subject as follows:
so that
Let's now eliminate in equation 2 by replacing it with :
Multiply by 6 on both sides:
Simplifying further,
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How can the bank hedge against its position?
A
Take a long position of USD 2 million in bond A and a long position of USD 8 million in bond B.
B
Take a short position of 1 million in bond A and a short position of 3.5 million in bond B.
C
Take a long position of USD 3 million in bond A and a long position of USD 9 million in bond.
D
Take a short position of USD 3 million in bond A and a long position of USD 9 million in bond B.