1. An investor buys a put with a striking price of $25.00 for $5.00. The stock price on the last trading day of the contract is $21.00. The gross gain or loss if he closes out his position.
a. $1000
b. $400
c. -$100
d. $0
2. If it is expected that the stock market is about to decline dramatically, the best alternative for an investor is to:
a. Short a stock index futures contract
b. Hedge current short positions
c. Create a futures straddle position.
d. Buy a stock index futures contract