
Explanation:
B is correct. Cash inflow at beginning of repo: ; Cash outflow at end of repo: $94,288(1 + 3% \times 0.5) = 95,702$
A is incorrect. Left out the accrued interest of $5% \times 0.25$ in the correct equation for cash inflow.
C is incorrect. Used 1 instead of 98% for price in the correct equation for cash inflow.
D is incorrect. Left out haircut of 5% in the correct equation for cash inflow.
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| Notional (USD) | 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Coupon (semi-annual) | 5% |
| Current bond price (USD) | 98 |
| Repo haircut | 5% |
| Repo interest rate | 3% |
If the repo contract expires 6 months from now, what is the bank’s expected cash outflow at the end of the repo transaction?
A
USD 94,497
B
USD 95,702
C
USD 97,630
D
USD 100,739