Can the FI Immunize Itself from Interest Rate Risk Exposure

question 110

Multiple Choice

Can the FI immunize itself from interest rate risk exposure by setting the maturity gap equal to zero?

• A)Yes,because with a maturity gap of zero the change in the market value of assets exactly offsets the change in the market value of liabilities.
• B)No,because with a maturity gap of zero,the change in the market value of assets exactly offsets the change in the market value of liabilities.
• C)No,because the maturity model does not consider the timing of cash flows.
• D)Yes,because the timing of cash flows is not relevant to immunization against interest rate risk exposure.

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