Multiple Choice
Which of the following is likely to have a negative effective duration?
A) A high coupon, interest only mortgage-backed security that is pre-paying at a high rate.
B) A low coupon U.S. Treasury bond.
C) Fed Funds purchased.
D) Demand deposits
E) None of the above can have a negative effective duration.
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