A List the Three Factors That Have Empirically Been Observed

question 17

Essay

A. list the three factors that have empirically been observed to affect Treasury security returns and explain how each of these factors affects returns on Treasury securities.
b. What has been observed to be the most important factor in affecting Treasury returns?
C. Which measures of yield curve risk can measure shaping risk?

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Definitions:

Value Creation

The process by which goods or services are provided that offer customers better value than those of competitors, either through lower price or by providing greater benefits and service that justifies higher prices.

Competitive Advantage

Achieving a superior position in the marketplace through distinctive products, services, or processes that competitors find difficult to replicate.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs involved in the manufacturing process.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace, determined by supply and demand.