Question: Q2. Write your calculations please. (20 points) VXX is the 1x vix futures ETF. ETF UVXY manages leverage of +1.5x of vix futures ETF (a

Q2. Write your calculations please. (20 points)

VXX is the 1x vix futures ETF. ETF UVXY manages leverage of +1.5x of vix futures ETF (a leveraged fund, long 150% of AUM). You can view UVXY as holding 150% of its asset value in VXX.

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 for unlevered VXX

100

150

75

100

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

150

Position in cash

-50

d. What is the rebalancing trade in dollar terms? (4 points)

Day

0

1

2

3

Rebal Trade in ETF VXX

150

Change in Cash

-50

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