Which of the Following Is True of Hedging with Interest

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hedging with interest rate swaps?

• A)The present value of the floating side of the swap has virtually no sensitivity to interest rate risk.
• B)The present value of the fixed side of the swap has a different interest rate risk as compared to a fixed-rate bond.
• C)A swap to pay a fixed rate of interest and receive a floating rate of interest generates greater interest rate sensitivity than the issuance of a fixed-rate bond.
• D)A swap to pay a floating interest rate and receive a fixed interest rate generates greater interest rate sensitivity than the purchase of a fixed-rate bond.

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