Patrick is a portfolio manager for the HyperTally Growth Fund.

Vendor: IFSE Institute
Product: CIFC
Update on: Aug 2, 2025
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IFSE Institute CIFC Question Answer

Patrick is a portfolio manager for the HyperTally Growth Fund. It has generated an annualized rate of return of 10% this past year. However, with the anticipation of very high inflation to soon occur, there is also an expectation of higher interest rates. Patrick is concerned about the future returns of existing stocks within the fund. What may Patrick do to protect against the market value of the fund dropping?

Agree to buy forward contracts where he is in the "long' position.

Buy call options for the existing stocks stored within the fund.

Avoid the use of derivatives because they are speculative in nature.

Purchase put options for the fund's existing assets.