50个论坛币求助两道题

1、“For an asset where futures prices are usually less than spot prices, long hedges are likely to be particularly attractive." Explain this statement.
2、An index is 1,200. The three-month risk-free rate is 3% per annum and the dividend yield over the next three months is 1.2% per annum. The six-month risk-free rate is 3.5% per annum and the dividend yield over the next six months is 1% per annum. Estimate the futures price of the index for three-month and six-month contracts. All interest rates and dividend yields are continuously compounded.

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