Multiple Choice
You borrow money at Libor with a floating-rate note for one year with two semi-annual payments. What position do you need to add to this note to fix the cost of borrowing for the entire year?
A) Sell a FRA.
B) Buy a FRA.
C) Buy a one-year zero-coupon bond and short a 1.5-year zero-coupon bond.
D) Buy a six-month zero-coupon bond and short a one-year zero-coupon bond.
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