One Way That Banks Can Reduce the Duration of Their

question 33

Multiple Choice

One way that banks can reduce the duration of their asset portfolios is through the use of

• A) fixed-rate mortgages.
• B) adjustable-rate mortgages.
• C) certificates of deposit.
• D) short-term borrowing.

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