Consider the Following Term Structure: Assume You Expect the Interest

question 6

Essay

Consider the following term structure: Assume you expect the interest rate on a 1-year Treasury security issued one year
from today to be 4.0%. Describe the trades that you would make to earn a profit if you
are correct, assuming you are able to short sell securities and invest the proceeds from
the short sale immediately. Give an example.

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