A Substitution Swap Is an Exchange of Bonds Undertaken to

question 43

Multiple Choice

A substitution swap is an exchange of bonds undertaken to

• A) change the credit risk of a portfolio.
• B) extend the duration of a portfolio.
• C) reduce the duration of a portfolio.
• D) profit from apparent mispricing between two bonds.
• E) adjust for differences in the yield spread.

Interpret the concept of variance and standard deviation as measures of investment risk.

Understand the practical implications of market efficiency regarding insider trading and information asymmetry.

Explain the significance of Treasury bills as a risk-free investment benchmark.

Comprehend the relationship between risk and return in the context of different investment types.

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