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Which of the following are true of interest rate swaps?
Suggested Answer: A, B, D
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38 comments · newest first
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Gearldine
12 months ago
C makes sense, fixed payers are safer when rates drop.
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Linette
12 months ago
Wait, E? Isn't that the opposite of what swaps are for?
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Mitzie
1 year ago
B is a bit misleading, it's more of an internal strategy.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
Totally agree with D, some firms really think they can outsmart the market!
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Carlee
1 year ago
A is true, floating rate payers can get hit hard.
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Rory
1 year ago
I feel uncertain about B; I thought swaps were more about managing internal risks rather than being classified as external hedging techniques.
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Dan
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think D could be true since some firms do take on more risk if they feel confident about their predictions.
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Felix
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I thought interest rate swaps were more of an internal hedging technique, which makes me question option E.
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Josue
1 year ago
I remember that interest rate swaps can be risky, especially for the floating rate payer if rates go up. So, I think A might be true.
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Elroy
1 year ago
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Theola
1 year ago
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Casandra
1 year ago
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Herminia
1 year ago
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Brynn
1 year ago
I'm torn between answers B and E. Aren't interest rate swaps considered an external hedging technique? I need to review my notes on this one.
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Chun
1 year ago
Haha, imagine a company thinking they can outsmart the market on interest rates. That's a recipe for disaster! I'll go with answer B, just to be safe.
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Nichelle
1 year ago
I've heard of companies taking big risks with interest rate swaps, but it doesn't always end well.
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Paulene
1 year ago
It's always better to be cautious when it comes to financial decisions.
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Karma
1 year ago
I think answer B is the safest option.
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German
1 year ago
I agree, trying to outsmart the market on interest rates is risky.
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Pearly
2 years ago
I believe answer C is correct. When interest rates are falling, the fixed interest rate payer is at a lower risk of default, as they are locked into a higher rate.
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Lachelle
1 year ago
User 3: Definitely. It can help companies manage their risks better.
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Scarlet
1 year ago
User 2: I agree. It's a good strategy to lock in a higher rate when you can.
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Carol
1 year ago
User 1: I think answer C is correct too. It makes sense that the fixed interest rate payer would have lower risk of default when rates are falling.
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Corinne
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about answer D. While some companies may use swaps to speculate on interest rates, I wouldn't say they deliberately increase their risks. That seems a bit risky, even for the most confident traders.
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Deane
1 year ago
I believe answer B is correct. An interest rate swap is indeed an external hedging technique.
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Isabelle
1 year ago
Answer C makes sense to me. When interest rates are falling, the risk of default by the fixed interest rate payer should be low.
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Mona
1 year ago
I think answer A is true. The risk of default is definitely higher for the floating interest rate payer if interest rates rise.
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Hyun
1 year ago
I agree, answer D does seem risky. It's important to carefully consider the risks involved in using interest rate swaps.
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Oliva
1 year ago
I believe answer B is correct. An interest rate swap is indeed an external hedging technique.
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Annamae
1 year ago
Answer C makes sense to me. When interest rates are falling, the risk of default by the fixed interest rate payer should be low.
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Latia
1 year ago
I think answer A is true. If interest rates rise, the floating interest rate payer could be at risk of default.
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Elly
1 year ago
I agree, answer D does seem risky. It's important to carefully consider the risks involved in using interest rate swaps.
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Margo
2 years ago
I think answer B is correct. An interest rate swap is an external hedging technique, as it involves a contract with another party to manage interest rate risk.
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Mose
1 year ago
Yes, that's right. It involves entering into a contract with another party to manage interest rate risk.
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Tammi
1 year ago
I agree, answer B is correct. An interest rate swap is indeed an external hedging technique.
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Graciela
2 years ago
I believe option C is true. When rates fall, the risk of default by the fixed rate payer is indeed low.
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Cyril
2 years ago
I disagree with option D. Companies use interest rate swaps to manage risks, not increase them.
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Gabriele
2 years ago
I think option A is true because the floating interest rate payer is at risk if rates rise.