If the _______ Regarding the Shape of the Yield Curve

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the _______ regarding the shape of the yield curve is correct, an investor will receive the same return on average if they buy a two year STRIPS or two consecutive one year STRIPS.

• A) maturity preference theory
• B) Fisher hypothesis
• C) expectations theory
• D) market segmentation theory
• E) forward rate theory

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