The current value of the S&P 500 stock index is 3,356 and its expected dividend yield is 1.7%. The risk-free rate is 3.7

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The current value of the S&P 500 stock index is 3,356 and its expected dividend yield is 1.7%. The risk-free rate is 3.7

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The Current Value Of The S P 500 Stock Index Is 3 356 And Its Expected Dividend Yield Is 1 7 The Risk Free Rate Is 3 7 1
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The current value of the S&P 500 stock index is 3,356 and its expected dividend yield is 1.7%. The risk-free rate is 3.7% for all maturities (both continuously compounded). Part 1 - Attempt 1/10 for 10 pts. What should be the price of a futures that matures in 0.9 years? 0+ decimals Submit Part 2 | Attempt 1/5 for 10 pts. If the actual futures price is $3,485, what could you do to benefit from this situation? Check all that apply: Buy the shares underlying the index Short the shares underlying the index Sell the futures contract Buy the futures contract Submit - Attempt 1/10 for 10 pts. Part 3 What will be your profit in 0.9 years if you trade 20 futures contracts (in $)? For simplicity, assume the futures contract has a multiplier of 1. 0+ decimals Submit
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