Multiple Choice
A swap can be effectively hedged against interest-rate risk by:
A) Selling out to another party
B) Entering into another swap agreement that is the mirror image of the first swap
C) Setting interest-sensitive assets equal to interest-sensitive liabilities
D) Setting asset duration equal to liability duration
E) None of the above
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