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CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-F03-1 exam
Question #: 83
Topic #: 4
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G purchased a put option that grants the right to cap the interest on a loan at 10.0%. Simultaneously, G sold a call option that grants the holder the benefits of any decrease if interest rates fall below 8.5%.

Which THREE possible s would be consistent with G's behavior?

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

by Mattie at Apr 08, 2024, 04:54 AM

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Alonzo
3 months ago
Sounds like a complicated move for just a small range.
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Sol
3 months ago
Wait, why would G care about rates falling below 10%?
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Yvette
3 months ago
Isn't it risky to sell a call option?
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Earleen
4 months ago
I think G is just hedging against rising rates.
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Ronny
4 months ago
G's strategy is smart to limit risks!
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Percy
4 months ago
D could also be a possibility since selling the call might indicate concern about rates rising above 8.5%.
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Mitsue
4 months ago
C seems plausible because if G is worried about rates going above 10%, then the put option makes sense.
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Andree
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like B makes sense since G wants to keep rates between those two levels.
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Justa
5 months ago
I remember studying options strategies, and I think G's actions show a desire to hedge against rising rates, so A might be right.
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Shonda
5 months ago
I've got this! G is clearly trying to ensure their interest rates stay between 8.5% and 10%. The put option caps the upside, while the call option allows them to benefit from the downside. This is a classic interest rate collar strategy. Easy peasy!
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Donte
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a bit confusing. I'm not totally sure what to make of G's behavior here. Are they just trying to hedge their interest rate risk in a specific range? Or is there some other motivation behind these options trades? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Nichelle
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky question, but I think I can work through it. Let me start by breaking down the key details - G bought a put option to cap interest at 10% and sold a call option to benefit from rates below 8.5%. So G is trying to manage their interest rate risk in some way.
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Isaiah
5 months ago
Okay, I see what's going on here. G is trying to limit their exposure to rising interest rates, but also wants to participate in any downside if rates fall below 8.5%. I think the key is figuring out what G's overall strategy and risk profile is.
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Youlanda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. Maybe B or D could work, but I'm not confident.
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Juliann
5 months ago
The key here is to identify the correct characteristic of the layers. I'm pretty sure the service integrator layer is meant to be independent from the retained capabilities, even if it's internally sourced. That sounds like option A to me.
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Wilson
5 months ago
This seems straightforward - memory, processor, and storage are the key resources the hypervisor needs to provide to the VMs.
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Louis
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I know Likert's model covers different management styles, but I'm having trouble remembering the specifics. I might need to review my notes before answering this.
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Ahmad
2 years ago
A: I agree, it's a smart strategy to protect against both high and low interest rate scenarios.
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Gearldine
2 years ago
E: Yeah, it seems like G is using a combination of options to control interest rate risk.
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Noel
2 years ago
D: Maybe G is just trying to cap the cost of interest on the loan at 10.0%.
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Coral
2 years ago
C: That's true, G could be managing the risk of rates moving outside a certain range.
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Cherelle
2 years ago
B: But wouldn't selling a call option mean G is also concerned about rates falling below 8.5%?
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Marget
2 years ago
A: I think G is trying to protect against interest rates rising above 10.0%.
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Viki
2 years ago
I believe G's main concern is that interest rates may rise above 10.0%.
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Sharan
2 years ago
Yes, it seems like G wants to limit the downside risk while capping the cost of rises.
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Kip
2 years ago
I think G is trying to protect against interest rate fluctuations.
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Rima
2 years ago
Haha, G is playing both sides of the fence here. Gotta love that kind of financial gymnastics!
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Reita
2 years ago
Yeah, I agree with C and E for sure. G is concerned about rates rising above 10%. But I'm not sure about B - does that mean G is trying to keep rates in a specific range?
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Katheryn
2 years ago
Okay, let me break this down. G bought a put option to limit their exposure to rising rates, and sold a call option to benefit from falling rates. I think the answer is B, C, and E.
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Ciara
2 years ago
Ha, G must be a savvy investor. Capping the upside and keeping the downside potential - smart move!
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Tamala
2 years ago
Hmm, I see what they're getting at. G is trying to protect against interest rates rising above 10%, but also wants to benefit if they fall below 8.5%. Interesting strategy!
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Jules
2 years ago
This question is tricky! It's testing our understanding of interest rate options and the behavior of the person who purchased and sold them. I'm going to have to think this through carefully.
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Cecil
2 years ago
E
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Alison
2 years ago
D
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Diane
2 years ago
B
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