- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 6. Fixed Income
- Learning Module 27. The Arbitrage-Free Valuation Framework
- Subject 2. The Basics of Creating a Binomial Interest Rate Tree
CFA Practice Question
In the binomial interest rate tree, if i1, L is 3%, and the assumed volatility of the one year rate is 10%, the implied forward rate is:
B. 3.33%
C. 3.66%
A. 3.24%
B. 3.33%
C. 3.66%
Correct Answer: B
i1, H = i1, Le2σ = 3.66%. The implied forward rate is the mean of the two rates.
User Contributed Comments 2
User | Comment |
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BMarf | (3% + 3.66%) / 2 = 3.33% |
davidt87 | [(2 * 0.1) 2ndLN] * 0.03 = 0.0366 |