NO.PZ202112010200000702
问题如下:
Which of the following statements best characterizes how the active portfolio is positioned for yield curve changes relative to the index portfolio?
选项:
A.The active portfolio is
positioned to benefit from a bear steepening of the yield curve versus the
benchmark portfolio.
The active portfolio is positioned to benefit from a positive butterfly movement in the shape of the yield curve versus the index.
The active portfolio is positioned to benefit from yield curve flattening versus the index.
解释:
B is correct. A positive butterfly indicates a decrease in the butterfly spread due to an expected rise in short- and long-term yields-to-maturity combined with a lower medium-term yield-to-maturity.
Since the active portfolio is short duration versus the index in the 2-year, 5-year, and 30-year maturities and long duration in the 10-year, it will generate excess return if the butterfly spread falls.
麻烦老师解答一下