Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of interest rate changes on the market value of an FI's equity or net worth?
A) the leverage adjusted duration gap reflects the degree of duration mismatch in an FI's balance sheet.
B) the size of the FI reflects the scale of the FI and its potential net worth exposure from any given interest rate shock.
C) the size of the interest rate shock; the larger the size the greater the FI's exposure.
D) A, B, and C are true.
E) none of the above are true.
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