Under liquidity preference theory, which of the following is always true?
A. The forward rate is higher than the spot rate when both have the same maturity.
B. Forward rates are unbiased predictors of expected future spot rates.
C. The spot rate for a certain maturity is higher than the par yield for that maturity.
D. Forward rates are higher than expected future spot rates.
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Which of the following is true of the fed funds rate
A. It is the same as the Treasury rate
B. It is an overnight interbank rate
C. It is a rate for which collateral is posted
D. It is a type of repo rate
The modified duration of a bond portfolio worth $1 million is 5 years. By approximately how much does the value of the portfolio change if all yields increase by 5 basis points?
A. Increase of $2,500
B. Decrease of $2,500
C. Increase of $25,000
Decrease of $25,000
Which of the following is true of LIBOR
A. The LIBOR rate is free of credit risk
B. A LIBOR rate is lower than the Treasury rate when the two have the same maturity
C. It is a rate used when borrowing and lending takes place between banks
D. It is subject to favorable tax treatment in the U.S.
Which of the following is NOT a theory of the term structure
A. Expectations theory
B. Market segmentation theory
C. Liquidity preference theory
D. Maturity preference theory