Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The swap contract-like forward and futures contracts-is typically structured as a "zero-cost" security.
• B)An interest rate swap is a contract entered into with a bank,much like a forward contract,in which the firm and the bank agree to exchange the coupons from two different types of loans.
• C)In a standard interest rate swap,one party agrees to pay coupons based on a fixed interest rate in exchange for receiving coupons based on the prevailing market interest rate during each coupon period.
• D)If short-term interest rates were to fall while long-term rates remained stable,then short-term securities would fall in value relative to long-term securities,despite their shorter duration.

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Definitions:

Furniture

Movable articles intended to support various human activities such as seating, eating, and sleeping, often used to outfit a living or working space.

Cash

Money in the form of currency that can be used immediately for transactions, considered the most liquid asset.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and goods, used to start or operate a business.

Office Equipment

pertains to fixed, long-term assets used in an office environment for the business operations, such as computers, printers, and furniture, distinct from the broader term "equipment" by its office-specific use.