Consider spot rates for three zero-coupon bonds: r (1) = 3%, r (2) = 4%, and r

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Consider spot rates for three zero-coupon bonds: r (1) = 3%, r (2) = 4%, and r (3) = 5%. Which statement is correct? Th e forward rate for a one-year loan beginning in one year will be:

A . less than the forward rate for a one-year loan beginning in two-years.

B . greater than the forward rate for a two-year loan beginning in one-year.

C . greater than the forward rate for a one-year loan beginning in two-years.

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Fixed Income Analysis

ISBN: 9788126563128

3rd Edition

Authors: Barbara S. Petitt, Jerald E. Pinto, Wendy L. Pirie, Bob Kopprasch

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