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    Question

    A pension-debt fund with a 7 year liability horizon

    invests in a mix of 4-year and 10-year bonds, leading to overall portfolio duration of 8 years. What should the fund manager do to align with liabilities?
    A Buy more 10-year bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sell 10-year and buy 4-year bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Buy interest rate futures Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Use interest rate swaps to reduce duration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Do nothing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    With asset duration exceeding liability duration, the fund is overexposed to rate changes. The optimal solution is to use interest rate swaps to shorten effective duration and realign with liability.

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