- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 7. Derivatives
- Learning Module 54. Pricing and Valuation of Interest Rates and Other Swaps
- Subject 1. Pricing and Valuation of Swap Contracts
CFA Practice Question
An interest rate swap is identical to ______.
II. issuing a fixed-rate bond in one currency, converting the proceeds to the other currency, and using the proceeds to purchase a floating-rate bond denominated in the other currency
III. issuing a floating-rate bond and using the proceeds to purchase a fixed-rate bond
IV. issuing a floating-rate bond and using the proceeds to buy a stock index portfolio
I. issuing a fixed-rate bond and using the proceeds to purchase a floating-rate bond
II. issuing a fixed-rate bond in one currency, converting the proceeds to the other currency, and using the proceeds to purchase a floating-rate bond denominated in the other currency
III. issuing a floating-rate bond and using the proceeds to purchase a fixed-rate bond
IV. issuing a floating-rate bond and using the proceeds to buy a stock index portfolio
Correct Answer: I and III
User Contributed Comments 4
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| danlan2 | II is not, it's more than interest rate swap |
| Masterkang | II is a version of currency Swap |
| epiziL2 | And IV is an equity swap |
| quanttrader | I and III represent counterparties in the swap transaction |