Chapter Objectives

Understand the difference between derivatives on stock indexes and individual stocks.
Appreciate the role of derivatives in hedging and speculation.
Distinguish between futures and options and the consequences of using each.
Describe the importance of basis in forecasting future stock movements.
Explain how to design a hedge based on the volatility of a portfolio.
Describe specific examples of stock index hedging.

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