Interest Rate Swaps

question 62

Multiple Choice

Interest rate swaps

• A) hedge and permit transforming floating-rate debt to fixed-rate.
• B) provide hedging but not potential rate savings.
• C) may not be based on outstanding debt.
• D) allow the firm to delay interest payments.

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