1Financial Markets and Products & Valuation and Risk Models 1
In managing a portfolio of domestic corporate bonds, which of the following risks is least important
Interest rate risks B
Concentration risks C
Spread risks D
Foreign exchange risks Answ er: D 2
Use a stated rate of 9% compounded periodically to answer the following three questions
Select the choice that is the closest to the correct answer
(1) The semi-annual effective rate is: A
31% Answ er: C (2) The quarterly effective rate is: A
40% Answ er: B (3) The continuously compounded rate is: A
67% Answ er: A 3
The following Treasury zero rates are exhibited in the marketplace: 6 months = 1
25% 1 year = 2
5 years = 2
58% 2 y