9-85 If Rates Do Not Change,the Balance Sheet Position That

question 58

Multiple Choice

9-85 If rates do not change,the balance sheet position that maximizes the FI's returns is

• A)a positive spread of 15 basis points by selling 1-year CDs to finance 2-year CDs.
• B)a positive spread of 100 basis points by selling 1-year CDs to finance 1-year loans.
• C)a positive spread of 85 basis points by financing the purchase of a 1-year loan with a 2-year CD.
• D)a positive spread of 165 basis points by selling 1-year CDs to finance 2-year loans.
• E)a positive spread of 150 basis points by selling 2-year CDs to finance 2-year loans.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or assurance that operates below one's conscious awareness, affecting behavior and perception.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces an undesirable or anxiety-inducing emotion or impulse with its opposite.

Excessive Self-Love

An inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often leading to a lack of empathy for others and an excessive need for admiration.