Which of the Following Is a Technique That an Institution

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a technique that an institution with rate-sensitive assets could perform in order to reduce interest rate risk?

• A) Buy short-term Treasury bills
• B) Issuing long-term certificates of deposit
• C) Purchasing longer term assets
• D) None of the given choices

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