The Asset Swap Spread Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The asset swap spread is

• A) The spread of the fixed rate over current Libor in an interest-rate swap.
• B) The spread over Libor on the floating leg of a swap to exchange the return from a commodity for a floating rate.
• C) The spread over Libor on the floating leg of an interest-rate swap combined with a fixed coupon asset, such that the package is at par.
• D) The spread over Libor on the floating leg of an interest-rate swap combined with a credit default swap, such that the package is at zero value.

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