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Basic Question 2 of 8
A support tranche ______ value when interest rates ______.
II. loses; rise
III. gains; fall
IV. gains; rise
I. loses; fall
II. loses; rise
III. gains; fall
IV. gains; rise
User Contributed Comments 7
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| katybo | got this wrong, forgot extension risk. |
| danlan2 | What is support tranche? Support tranche absorb both risks. |
| actiger | Tricked me! I thought of the same thing but didn't think there could be two answers... |
| Rchan89 | so why would anyone would these support tranches? |
| rana1970 | Because it cheaper to buy compared to other trenches |
| davidt876 | This question makes no sense logically. If interest rates increase increase from 2-3% the value falls. Then interest rates decrease from 3 back to 2%, and the value falls again... So... The value of this asset is perpetually falling to 0, as interest rates constantly change? I get the point is to relate value back to risks, but this is just stupid |
| davidt876 | Yes I am overreacting because I got a lot wrong in this chapter.. what of it? |
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Learning Outcome Statements
describe types and characteristics of residential mortgage-backed securities, including mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, and explain the cash flows and risks for each type
CFA® 2026 Level I Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 19.