alleryStart learning →What is the value of a plain swap at the moment it is initiated?
APositive for the fixed payer
BNegative for the floating payer
CZero for both parties
DEqual to the full notional
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Zero for both parties
The two legs have equal present value at start, so neither party has an advantage and arbitrage is ruled out.
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