NO.PZ202206260100000504
问题如下:
Which of the trades undertaken by the Taurus Fund is most likely to accomplish the objective that Rivas sets as the reason for considering the strategy?
选项:
A.Trade 1
B.Trade 2
C.Trade 3
解释:
SolutionC is correct. Equities and volatility are negatively correlated. In order to hedge the equity exposure in the portfolio, a long volatility position is necessary. Trade 1, a short volatility position, will not hedge the equity position since a long volatility position is needed. Trade 2 is also a short position in volatility; the intent is to collect a premium for selling volatility. This trade will sell off at the same time as equities are selling off and, therefore, provide a hedge. Trade 3 is an outright purchase of volatility via a swap, which provides a pure long exposure and would hedge the existing equity exposure in the portfolio.
A is incorrect. A short volatility position will not hedge the equity position since a long volatility position is needed.
B is incorrect. Trade 2 is a short position in volatility; the intent is to collect a premium for selling volatility. This trade will sell off at the same time as equities are selling off and, therefore, does not provide a hedge.
以及C中做多波动为什么能对冲equity long position