alleryStart learning →FRAs relate closely to which exchange-traded contracts?
AShort term rate futures
BCross currency swaps
CCommodity futures
DEquity index options
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Short term rate futures
STIR futures settle against the same index as a subset of FRAs, so their pricing is linked.
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