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Basic Question 9 of 19

Regarding the size of the bid-ask spread quoted to dealers' clients, which statement is FALSE?

A. Geopolitical events such as war may impact the size of bid-ask spread.
B. Credit risk of clients' is one of the most important factors considered by dealers.
C. It is generally wider than the bid-ask spread in the interbank market.

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PJMOHAN What about C?
PJMOHAN Sorry clarified. C is true!!
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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate and interpret the bid-ask spread on a spot or forward foreign currency quotation and describe the factors that affect the bid-offer spread;

identify a triangular arbitrage opportunity and calculate its profit, given the bid-offer quotations for three currencies;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 8.