NO.PZ201812020100000406
问题如下:
Based on Exhibit 1, which of the portfolios will best immunize
SD&R’s single liability?
选项:
A.Portfolio 1
B.Portfolio 2
C.Portfolio 3
解释:
B
is correct. In the case of a single liability, immunization is achieved by
matching the bond portfolio’s Macaulay duration with the horizon date. DFC has
a single liability of $500 million due in nine years. Portfolio 2 has a
Macaulay duration of 8.9, which is closer to 9 than that of either Portfolio 1
or 3. Therefore, Portfolio 2 will best immunize the portfolio against the
liability.
这个结论和何老师上课讲的理论是相违背的。讲义上面是说PVA必须大于等于PVliab,但是这里的答案说最接近就可以。由于之前这题我就错过一次,所以我刷另外一道题的时候就又错了。因为另外那道题的答案是因为PVA小于PV liab那么一丁点,马上就排除掉。
麻烦助教确认一下究竟结论是足够接近就可以还是PVA必须大于等于PV liability。谢谢。