Question

(TCO E & F) A _____ position in T-bond futures should be used to hedge falling interest rates and a _____ position in T-bond futures should be used to hedge falling bond prices. Group of answer choices long; short long; long short; long short; short

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is LONG; LONG

Explanation: A long position means the holder of the position owns the stock. A long position in a financial insteument means the holder of the position owns a positive amount of the instrument and has the expectation of an increase in value.

A short position refers to when the seller of the financial instrument does not own it.