Interest Rate Swaps

question 49

Multiple Choice

Interest rate swaps

• A)​are a type of Futures Contract.
• B)​are traded on the over-the-counter market.
• C)​required an initial cash flow in the form of a margin.
• D)​are customized to meet the needs of the specific parties.

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