Company has finalized plans for the disposal (sell) of one of their warehouse facility. In 6 months, the company will receive $3 million. The Treasurer intends to invest the $3 million in Canadian Government bonds (10-year). The CFO is concerned that interest rates may decline over the next 6 months.

1) Should they buy or sell bond futures contracts, to protect against declining interest rates, and what type of hedge is this called? No calculations required. No explanation required.

2) Today, the CGB bond futures contract is valued at 131.80. Based on question 20, how many contracts should the company buy or sell? Calculations required.

3) If in 6 months time, the CGB bond futures contract is valued at 139.80 (instead of 131.80 previously) did interest rates increase or decrease? No calculations required. Briefly explain.

Refer to information provided in questions 1,2,3 Did they make a profit or loss on their futures position? Would they have done any better or worse overall financially if the CGB bond futures contract had gone down in value the same amount? No calculations required. Briefly explain.