A company has a $20 million portfolio with a beta of 1. 2. It would like to use futures contracts on a stock index to hedge its risk. The index futures is currently standing at 1080, and each contract is for delivery of $250 times the index. What is the hedge that minimizes risk? what should the company do if it wants to reduce the beta of the portfolio to 0. 6?.

Two technicians are discussing how to test a car's exhaust by holding a small piece of paper within an inch of the tailpipe mouth. technician a says that if the paper is vibrating due to a "puffing" output from the tailpipe, this signals a smoothly running engine. technician b says that if the paper is being drawn toward the tailpipe, this could indicate burned exhaust valves. who is correct? a. technician b b. both technicians a and b c. technician a d. neither technicians a or b

Find an equation in standard form of the parabola that passes through (-2, 9), (-4, 5), and (1, 0)

Iqualified for the horatio alger scholarship. it is awarded based on financial need, but students must have a 2.0 gpa to apply. to qualify, students must pursue a degree at a four-year college.