Multiple Choice
Third Duration Investments has the following assets and liabilities on its balance sheet. The two-year Treasury notes are zero coupon assets. Interest payments on all other assets and liabilities occur at maturity. Assume 360 days in a year. What is the duration of the liabilities?
A) 0.708 years.
B) 0.354 years.
C) 0.350 years.
D) 0.955 years.
E) 0.519 years.
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