As a hedge instrument, bond futures:
A) are unlikely to provide a 'perfect' hedge
B) would be bought to protect a prospective bond issuer from a rate increase
C) would be sold to hedge a bond portfolio from a rate rise
D) would be bought by a speculator who predicted an unexpected rise in long-term rates.
E) All of these are correct.
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