First Duration, a Securities Dealer, Has a Leverage-Adjusted Duration Gap

question 88

Multiple Choice

First Duration, a securities dealer, has a leverage-adjusted duration gap of 1.21 years, $60 million in assets, 7 percent equity to assets ratio, and market rates are 8 percent. What is the impact on the dealer's market value of equity per $100 of assets if the change in all interest rates is an increase of 0.5 percent [i.e., ΔR = 0.5 percent]

• A)+$336,111.
• B)-$0.605.
• C)-$336,111.
• D)+$0.605.
• E)-$363,000.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders, often reinvested into the business.

Comprehensive Loss

Reflects the total net expenses, including all losses and expenses, surpassing the total revenues and gains over a period, thereby showcasing a negative net income on the financial statements.

Other Comprehensive Income

Earnings that are not included in net income on the income statement and relate to gains and losses that have not yet been realized.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings represent the cumulative amount of a company's profits that are reinvested in the business, rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.