Exchange-traded calendar spreads on rate futures are bets on what?
ADividend yields
BYield curve shape
CExchange rates
DStock splits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Yield curve shape
Multi-leg spreads are essentially bets on the future shape of the yield curve or the basis.
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