Assume that the current level of the S&P 500 index is 1,300 and the dividend yield of the index is about 1.2% per year. The annual continuously compounded risk-free rate of interest is about 4% per year. Currently the December S&P 500 stock index futures price is 1,310.50. Assuming a remaining maturity of exactly five months.

Is there an arbitrage opportunity? If there is, use an arbitrage table to illustrate the transactions and the payoffs now and in five months.

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Yes there is an arbitrage opportunity The arbitrage profit is 5210 The arbitrage table below shows t... View the full answer