Question 1

The price of an interest rate cap is determined by:

I. The period to which the cap relates

II. Volatility of the underlying interest rate

III. The exercise or the strike rate

IV. The risk free rate

Options :

A :

I, II, III and IV

B : I, II and III

C : II, III and IV

D : I, II and IV

Answer: B

Question 2

The two components of risk in a commodities futures portfolio are:

Options :

A : Changes in the convenience yield and storage costs

B : Changes in spot prices and carrying costs, also called commodity lease rates

C : Changes in interest rates and spot prices

D : The risk from change in basis and interest rates

Answer: B

Question 3

What is the price of a treasury bill with $100 face maturing in 90 days and yielding 5%?

Options :

A : $95.24

B : $95.00

C : $98.78

D : $101.23

Answer: C

Question 4

Which of the following portfolios would require rebalancing for delta hedging at a greater frequency in order to maintain delta neutrality?

Options :

A : A portfolio with a low delta and high vega

B : A portfolio with a high gamma

C : A portfolio with a high delta and low gamma

D : A portfolio with a low gamma

Answer: B

Question 5

Which of the following will have the effect of increasing the duration of a bond, all else remaining equal:

I. Increase in bond coupon

II. Increase in bond yield

III. Decrease in coupon frequency

IV. Increase in bond maturity

Options :

A : III and IV

B : I and III

C : I and II

D : II, III and IV

Answer: A

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