alleryStart learning →How do swap traders typically hedge net interest rate risk?
AHolding extra cash balances
BOffsetting Treasury positions
CBuying commodity options
DSelling equity index futures
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Offsetting Treasury positions
Traders hedge the net book with offsetting Treasuries, either spot or futures.
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