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Q1. Which of the following statements regarding Eurodollar time deposits is FALSE?
A) Rates are quoted as an add-on yield.
B) They are available in ffice:smarttags" />Switzerland.
C) Sometimes the best rates are available in New York City.
Correct answer is C)
Eurodollar time deposits are U.S. dollar denominated deposits outside the United States. Rates are quoted as an annualized add-on yield, based on a 360-day year.
Q2. Eurodollar time deposits are:
A) priced at a discount.
B) denominated in U.S. dollars (USD).
C) actively traded in the secondary market.
Correct answer is B)
Eurodollar time deposits are USD denominated deposits with large banks outside the U.S. They are usually short term and not traded in a secondary market.
Q3. Which of the following statements regarding Eurodollar time deposits is FALSE?
A) Euro denominated deposits at large banks in the U.S. are Eurodollar accounts.
B) USD denominated deposits in large banks in Tokyo are Eurodollar accounts.
C) U.S. dollar (USD) denominated deposits at large banks in London are Eurodollar accounts.
Correct answer is A)
Eurodollar deposits are USD denominated deposits in large banks held outside the United States. By convention, the rates are quoted as an add-on yield. Following this convention, euro-denominated deposits held outside of the euro-block countries would be “Euroeuro” deposits.
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发表于 2009-3-2 09:51
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