A Total Return Swap Is Best Described as

question 29

Multiple Choice

A total return swap is best described as

• A)A swap in which the payments include only capital gains
• B)a swap in which the total return on a stock index is swapped for the total return on a bond
• C)a swap in which the return on one bond is swapped for some other payment
• D)a swap designed to substitute for a basis swap
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Essay Method

A trait approach to performance rating that requires the rater to compose a statement describing employee behaviour.

Critical Incidents Method

A performance appraisal method focusing on the most significant actions of an employee, either positively or negatively impacting their job effectiveness.

Graphic Rating Scale

A method used in performance evaluations that involves marking an employee's level of performance on a chart with predefined categories.

Essay Method

A performance appraisal technique where evaluators write a narrative description of an employee's strengths, weaknesses, and potential.