Question

A speculator in the guide oil futures market believers that the price of west taxes intermediate crude oil would decrease in the next few months. in order to profit from this expectation, the speculator will take a what position?

2) Research shows that about 90% of portfolio performance results from what? and 10% portfolio performance results from what?

3) A malling company that produces flour from wheat would most likely hedge their price risk by?

4) what describes the investment philosophes and investment procedures to be utilized for investor funds as well as the long term goals for the investor?

Answer 1

1]

To profit from this expectation, the speculator will take a short position in the futures contract. He will earn a profit by selling the futures contract at a higher price, and buying it back at a lower price

2]

Research shows that about 90% of portfolio performance results from asset allocation, and 10% portfolio performance results from security selection

3]

A milling company is a buyer of wheat. Hence, it would most likely hedge their price risk by by buying (taking a long position in) wheat futures.

4]

The Investor Policy Statement (IPS) describes the investment philosophes and investment procedures to be utilized for investor funds as well as the long term goals for the investor