Suppose the quote for a five-year swap with semiannual payments is 8.50-8.60 percent.This means
A)the swap bank will pay semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.60 percent against receiving six-month dollar LIBOR
B)the swap bank will receive semiannual fixed-rate dollar payments of 8.50 percent against paying six-month dollar LIBOR.
C)if the swap bank is successful in getting counterparties to both legs of the swap at these prices,he will have an annual profit of ten basis points.
D)none of the options

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The swap bank will profit from the difference between the rates, which is 10 basis points, if it can match counterparties at these quoted rates.

Suppose the Quote for a Five-Year Swap with Semiannual Payments