9-75 What Conclusions Can You Draw from the Duration Gap

question 78

Multiple Choice

9-75 What conclusions can you draw from the duration gap in your answer to the previous question?

• A)The market value of the dealer's equity decreases slightly if interest rates fall.
• B)The market value of the dealer's equity becomes negative if interest rates rise.
• C)The market value of the dealer's equity decreases slightly if interest rates rise.
• D)The market value of the dealer's equity becomes negative if interest rates fall.
• E)The dealer has no interest rate risk exposure.

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