Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The swap contract-like forward and futures contracts-is typically structured as a "zero-cost" security.
• B)An interest rate swap is a contract entered into with a bank,much like a forward contract,in which the firm and the bank agree to exchange the coupons from two different types of loans.
• C)In a standard interest rate swap,one party agrees to pay coupons based on a fixed interest rate in exchange for receiving coupons based on the prevailing market interest rate during each coupon period.
• D)If short-term interest rates were to fall while long-term rates remained stable,then short-term securities would fall in value relative to long-term securities,despite their shorter duration.

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Definitions:

Net Cash Inflow

The difference between a company's cash receipts and its cash disbursements during a specific period.

Cumulative Surplus

The total amount of net income retained by a company over time, which has not been distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Minimum Cash Balance

The least amount of cash a company needs on hand to meet its immediate operational expenses and financial obligations.

Current Ratio

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its current assets over its current liabilities.