Suppose the investor has chosen portfolio A in Q2 above, but the investor is still worried about the losses that the portfolio may suffer from an upward shift in the term structure of interest rates. (a) Consider duration hedging using 1-year zero coupon bonds. Find the dollar position. (b) Consider duration+convexity hedging using both 1-year and 5-year zero coupon bonds. Find the dollar position on each bond.

Highland company produces a lightweight backpack that is popular with college students. standard variable costs relating to a single backpack are given below

The smelting department of kiner company has the following production and cost data for november. production: beginning work in process 3,700 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 23% complete as to conversion costs; units transferred out 10,500 units; and ending work in process 8,100 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 41% complete as to conversion costs. compute the equivalent units of production for (a) materials and (b) conversion costs for the month of november. materials conversion costs total equivalent units

Suppose the real risk-free rate and inflation rate are expected to remain at their current levels throughout the foreseeable future. consider all factors that affect the yield curve. then identify which of the following shapes that the u.s. treasury yield curve can take. check all that apply.