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CFA Level 2 - Derivative Investments Session 17-Reading 63 Swap Markets and Contracts-LOS f 1. A payer swaption gives its holder:A) an obligation to enter a swap in the future as the fixed-ratepayer. B) the right to enter a swap in the future as thefixed-rate payer. C) the right to enter a swap in the future as the floating-ratepayer.{Explanation: A payer swaption give its holder the right toenter a swap in the future as the fixed-rate payer.} 2. The writer of a receiver swaption has:A) the right to enter a swap in the future as the floating-ratepayer. B) an obligation to enter a swap in the future as thefixed-rate payer. C) an obligation to enter a swap in the future as thefloating-rate payer.{Explanation: A receiver swaption gives its owner the right toreceive fixed, the writer has an obligation to pay fixed.} 3. Mark Roberts anticipates utilizing a floating rate line of creditin 90 days to purchase $10 million of raw materials. To getprotection against any increase in the expected LondonInterbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) yield curve, Roberts should:A) buy a receiver swaption.B) write a receiver swaption. C) buy a payer swaption. {Explanation: A payer swaption will give Roberts the right topay a fixed rate below market if rates rise.}
4. An investor who anticipates the need to exit a pay-fixedinterest rate swap prior to expiration might:A) buy a payer swaption. B) buy a receiver swaption. C) sell a payer swaption.{Explanation: A receiver swaption will, if exercised, provide afixed payment to offset the investor’s fixed obligation, andallow him to pay floating rates if they decrease.} 5. Which of the following statements regarding swaptions isleast accurate? A swaption is often used to:A) hedge the rate on an anticipated swap transaction.B) provide the right to terminate a swap. C) create a synthetic bond position. {Explanation: A swaption is like an option on a bond withpayments equal to the fixed payments on the swap. The othersare common uses of swaps.} 6. Which of the following is least likely to be a use of aswaption? A) Hedging the risk of a current fixed-rate commitment. B) Exiting an offsetting swap at the exercise date.C) Hedging the risk of an anticipated floating-rate obligation.{Explanation: Swaptions will not be a good hedge for a currentobligation since the swaption is for a swap in the future.} 7. Wanda Brunner, CFA, is contemplating adding a swaption toher portfolio. Which of the following is least likely her goal?A) interest rate speculation. B) provide short-term liquidity. C) lock in a fixed rate.{Explanation: The three primary uses of swaptions are to lockin a fixed rate, interest rate speculation, and swaptermination.}
Session 17-Reading 63 Swap Markets and Contracts-LOS f
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