12. A three-month forward contract on a stock index is trading at $1000. The current index level is $985.1. Assuming a continuously compounded interest rate of 5%. Additionally, assume that the stock index does not pay any dividends. Which one of the following statements reflects a potential arbitrage strategy: I. Long the forward contract, short the stock index, and lend at the risk-free rate II. Short the stock index and lend at the risk-free rate, while entering in a forward contract agree- ment to purchase the asset in three months for $1000. (a) I alone (b) II alone (c) I and II (d) None of the above