1. Fully discuss the pros and cons of the increase in financial institutions in a country.
2. The S&P 500 index price is 1492.28 and its annualized dividend yield is 2.30%. LIBOR is .2%. How many futures contracts will you need to hedge a $240 million portfolio with a beta of 1.16 for one year? (Show your work)
3. The S&P Index price is 1925.28 and its annualized dividend yield is 2.40%. LIBOR is 3%. How many futures contracts will you need to hedge a $25 million portfolio with a beta of 1.9 for one year? Show your work