Question: Q2. Write your calculations please. (15 points) VXX is the 1x vix futures ETF. ETF SVXY manages leverage of -0.5x of vix futures ETF (a
Q2. Write your calculations please. (15 points)
VXX is the 1x vix futures ETF. ETF SVXY manages leverage of -0.5x of vix futures ETF (a short fund, shorting 50% of AUM).
a. Below is the price path for VXX, the 1x long etf. Fill in the blanks, including the calculation (3 points)
| Day | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Price | 100 | 250 | 500 | 450 |
| Daily Return | NA |
b. what is the price path for SVXY? (4 points)
| Day | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Price | 100 |
c. What is the daily position in the un-levered ETF and cash post rebalancing? (4 points)
| Day | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Position in unlevered ETF VXX | -50 | |||
| Position in cash | 150 |
c. What is the rebalancing trade in dollar terms? (4 points)
| Day | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rebal Trade in ETF VXX | -50 | |||
| Change in Cash | 150 |
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