alleryStart learning →Which instrument is commonly used as a proxy for the US dollar risk-free rate?
ACorporate bond funds
BEquity index funds
CUS Treasury bills
DJunk bond funds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. US Treasury bills
Government paper in the home currency is seen as free of default risk, so its yield serves as the proxy.
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