Multiple Choice
A portfolio is exposed to interest rate increases causing a loss of capital when:
A) the average duration of assets is less than the average duration of liabilities.
B) both ZCBs and annuities are held.
C) the average duration of assets is greater than the average duration of liabilities.
D) neither ZCBs nor annuities are held.
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