19. Which of the following statements about the use of futures in tactical asset

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19. Which of the following statements about the use of futures in tactical asset allocation is correct?

a. Implementing tactical asset allocation using futures is a form of market timing.

b. Futures can be used to synthetically buy or sell stocks but you cannot simultaneously adjust the beta or duration

c. A difference between the portfolio held and the index on which the futures is based will generate a gain for the investor.

d. The use of futures in tactical asset allocation will generate cash from the synthetic sale, which is then used in the synthetic purchase.

e. None of the above

The use of futures in tactical asset allocation will generate cash from the synthetic sale, which is then used in the synthetic purchase.

Hence, option (D) is correct answer.

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