For Which of the Following Purposes Would an Interest-Rate Swap

question 105

Multiple Choice

For which of the following purposes would an interest-rate swap be unsuitable?

• A) to utilize a low-cost/high-leverage method of establishing a trading position in a particular market
• B) to take advantage of a general drop in interest rates
• C) to hedge or offset a risk on a company's balance sheet
• D) to benefit from comparative advantages in different markets

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Definitions:

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