The Forward Rate Market Is Dependent Upon

question 69

Multiple Choice

The forward rate market is dependent upon:

• A) current forward rates exceeding current spot rates.
• B) current spot rates exceeding current forward rates over time.
• C) current spot rates equaling current forward rates, on average, over time.
• D) forward rates equaling the actual future spot rates on average over time.
• E) current spot rates equaling the actual future spot rates on average over time.

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Definitions:

Callable Bond

A callable bond is a financial instrument that allows the issuer to pay off the bond prior to its due date.

Call Provision

A clause in a bond or other fixed-income security that allows the issuer to repurchase and retire the debt before its maturity date.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond, which is the percentage of the bond's face value that is paid out annually as interest to the bondholder.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, including all coupon payments and the return of the principal amount.