The Annualized Yield on a Two-Year Security Is Below the Annualized

question 10

Multiple Choice

The annualized yield on a two-year security is below the annualized one-year interest rate. The one-year forward rate as of one year ahead is ______________.

• A)zero
• B)negative
• C)positive, but below the annualized one-year interest rate
• D)None of these are correct

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