Multiple Choice
A semi-annual pay interest rate swap where the fixed rate is 5.00% (with semi-annual compounding) has a remaining life of nine months.The six-month LIBOR rate observed three months ago was 4.85% with semi-annual compounding.Today's three and nine month LIBOR rates are 5.3% and 5.8% (continuously compounded) respectively.From this it can be calculated that the forward LIBOR rate for the period between three- and nine-months is 6.14% with semi-annual compounding.If the swap has a principal value of $15,000,000,what is the value of the swap to the party receiving a fixed rate of interest?
A) $74,250
B) -$70,760
C) -$11,250
D) $103,790
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