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On the use of options by mutual funds: Do they know what they are doing?

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  • Cici, Gjergji
  • Palacios, Luis-Felipe

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  • Cici, Gjergji & Palacios, Luis-Felipe, 2011. "On the use of options by mutual funds: Do they know what they are doing?," CFR Working Papers 11-08, University of Cologne, Centre for Financial Research (CFR).
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