ERI eed
ftnrernatioa Notes :
luo rorma needed, This sterling cP rate 48 already a yield LIBOR + 0.30 = 4.30 p.c.
lomsriow 3 : TOPTC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lou BRE CURRENTLY LONG 3 MONTHS (90 DAYS) GOP 5 IOLLTON CASI AT 4.00 PC. YOU DUY a DP 5 MMLLTON
loRKeIMAL MATURITY 100 DAYS WITH 90 DAYS 70 RUM AND PAY GHP 5,064,027.21 TO MOLD IT TO MATURITY. Tt
90 pavs?
Option A: GBP 2,901.01 Profit
Option B: GBP 2,901.01 Loss
Option ¢: GBP 49,315.07 Loss
Option D: GBP 52,296.08 Profit
lvou selected B which wae INCORRECT.
Inthe correct option was A: GHP 2,981.01 Profit
lnfornation Notes :
IPrin + int at 4.75 p.c. receivable on the @ at maturity 5,117,123.29 less price paid 5,064,827.21
lon cash position = Profit GBP 2,981.01.
lourstion 4 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
IF YOU BUY A USD 1 NULLION 90 DAY BILL DISCOUNTED AT 4.15 P.C., WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 4.1250
Option B: 4.1875
Option Cc: 4.1500
Option D: 4.1935
lvou selected the CORRECT option - D: 4.1935
linfornation Notes :
lHere you must use the true yield formula on the ACI Formilae sheet to calculate the true yield as
luestio 5 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
[GLGREATED EDGES PLC ISSUES 1 MONTH (30 DAYS) CP IN LONDON IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 1,000,000.00 aT
lropay AT 4.00 P.c, YHAE IS THE CP WORTH AT MATURITY?
Option A: GBP 1,003,287. 67
Option B: GBP 1,003,493.15
Option C: GBP 1,000,000..00
Option D: GBP 1,003,541. 67ERINser
lyou selected & which was INCORRECT.
|nne correct option was C: GBP 1,000,000.00
linformation Notes :
lcP in London is issued at a discount hy reference to a yield rate (typically LIBOR) and redeemed a
1,000,000. 00.
lomssrion ¢ : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lr vou PRY USD 15,097,159.94 FOR 4 SECONDARY YGRKET cD ISSUED BY DUNCAN BANK LONDON ORIGINALLY TSS
lense oF 2.00 p.c. FOR 1€0 DAYS AMD THEN YOU SELL THE CD WITH 40 DAYS REMAINING TO MATURETY AT A YI
jwinr 1S THE GROSS PROFIT ON THES cb FOR THE PERIOD?
Option A: USD 32,527.78
option B: USD 29,437.80
Option ¢: USD 34,487.36
Option D: USD 32, 666.95
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT.
IThe correct option was D: USD 32,666.96
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI Secondary CD formila we can calculate the sale proceeds received by you are USD 15,1
lprice of USD 15, 097,159.94 = USD 32,665.96.
luestio 7 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
[IF Usp BAS ARE BEING QUOTED IN THE TWO MOWIMS (61 DAYS) AT 1 3/4 - 17/8 P.C. WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU
\VALUE OF USD 7 MILLION?
Option A: USD 6,979,243.06
Option B: USD 6,978,065.07
Option C: USD 6,977,760.42
Option D: USD 6,979,527.40
lyou selected the CORRECT option - A: USD 6,979,243.06
linfornation Notes :
lyou would pay the market maker USD 6,979,243. 06, calculated on his offer of Bills at 13/4 p.c. an
lquoted as a rate of discount forma in the ACI Formilae sheet to calculate the price.ERINser
fousstion : Torrc: Cash Money markets Calculations
lIr GBP ELIGIOLE BILLS ARE FEING QUOTED IN THE THREE MONTHS (92 DAYS) AI 6 7/6 P.C. WAT IS THE FOV
option A: 6.88 p.
option B: 6.89 p.
Option C: 6.59 ps
option D: 7.00 p.
lyou selected the CORRECT option - D: 7.00 p.c.
linfornation Notes
lueing the true yield formula in the ACI Formulae ehest to calculate the equivalent yield and remem
lbasio tho equivalent truo yield rate is 6.9962 p.c. rounded to 7.00 p.c.
lamsriow 9 + ToPTC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lern.rme HTL. BROKERS LTMTTED LONDON QUOTE YOU 4.00 - 3 2/8 P.c. TH 3 MONTHS GRP SECONDARY CDS. YOU
lyou ‘Pur THE RROKER OW’ AT THES LEVEL. WMAT TS THE ROKER’S MEW PRICE 10 THE MARKET?
Option A: 4.00 - 3.875
Option B: 3.9375 - 3.875
Option C: 4.00 - 3.9375
Option D: 3.9375 choice price
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: 4.00 - 3.9375
linfornation Notes :
lin the secondary CD market in London the price is quoted Bid - Offer for the securities, therefore
Ine is currently quoting the new price will be 4.00 - 3.9375 (3 15/16 p.c.).
lusrion 19 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
[IF GBP ELIGIELE BILLS ARE HEING QUOTED IM THE THREE MONTHS (90 DAYS) AT 4 1/8 P.C. WAT IS THE FOU
Option A: 4.21 p.c.
Option B: 4.17 p.c.
Option C: 4.13 p.c.
Option D: 4.07 p.c.
lvou selected the CORRECT option - B: 4.17 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
lusing the true yield formula in the ACI Formulae sheet to calculate the equivalent yield and renemERI eed
ftnrernatioa Notes :
lusing tne true yield formula in the ACI Formlae sheet to calculate the equivalent yield and renest
lbasis tne equivalent true yleld rate 1s 4.167 p.c. rounded to 4.47 p.c.
lomsriow 11 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
la 90-DAY C> WETK A FACE YALUE OF USD 1 MILLION WAS ISSUED BEARING AN INTEREST RATE OF 6.73%, AND 9
lsecoNDARY MARKET AT A YIELD OF 5.92%. IF YOU MOLD ET TO MATURITY, WAT IS YOUR MOLDING PERIOD RETU
Option A: 5.92%
Option B: Impossible to say
Option ¢: 6.73%
Option D: 0.98%
lvou selected C which wae INCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was R: 5.92%
ltnfornation Notes :
Ithe price paid reflects the rate to maturity you will achieve on the CD, therefore the correct. ans
bc
lousstion 12 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
IwoU CALL SCHOLES BARK WHO QUOTES YOU 1.875 - 2.00 FOR 1 PONTH USD AND YOU LEND USD 10 MILTON FoR
haruerry?
Option A: USD 16,145.83
Option B: USD 15,924.65
Option C: USD 19, 016,145.83
Option D: USD 16,150.00
lvou selected the CORRECT option ~ A: USD 16,145.83,
linfornation Notes :
lusing the simple interest formula the interest due on a deposit of USD 10 million for 31 days at 1
luesrion 13 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
ITF YOU PAY USD 15,097,159.94 FOR 4 SECONDARY MARKET CD ISSUED BY STRAW BANK LONDON ORIGINALLY TSSU
lor 2.00 p.c. FOR 180 DAYS WHEN IT HAD 90 DAYS REMAINING TO MATURITY (YIELDING 1.40 P.C.) RMD THER
larurrry AT % YIELD OF 1.20 P.C. IGRORING WY FUNDING COST WHAT IS THE HOLDING PERIOD RETURN OW TH
Option A: 1.20 p.c.
option B: 1.40 p.c.ERINser
option C: 1.779 p.c.
option D: 1.557 p.c.
lvou selected A which was THCORRECT.
lthe correct option was D: 1.557 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI Secondary CD formila we can calculate the sale proceeds xecedred hy you ate USD 15,1
lprice of Usp 15,097,159.94 — USD 32,665.96 which has been caraed over the 50 day holding period (9
lnanipulatiny the eimple interest formula: R — IX 360 X 100 / (P XD). USD 22,666.96 X 36000 / (15
lomsriow 14 : TOPIC: Cach Yoney markets Calculations
lvou ARE CURRENTLY LONG 3 MONTHS (90 DAYS) GBP 5 POLLTON CASH AT 4.00 P.C. YOU BUY 4 GBP 5 MNLLTON
lorem. waTURTTY 120 DAYS WITH 98 DAYS 70 RUM IND PAY GHP 5, 064,827.91 TO HOLD TT TO MATURITY. THE
Option &: 4.00 pc
Option B: 4.25 pc
Option C: 4.1875 p.c.
Option D: 4.125 p.c.
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: 4.1875 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
lprin + int at 4.75 p.c. receivable on the @ at maturity 5,117,123.29 less price paid 5,064,827.21
l4.1875 pec.
luesrion 15 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lHow muctt WOULD YOU FAY FOR A GBP 5,000,000 CD THAT HAS 180 DAYS TO RUN AND IS YIELDING 7.50 P.C.? |
Ip.c. EOR 270 DAYS.
Option A: GBP 5,090,250.99
Option B: GBP 5,012,432.58
Option C: GBP 5,001,526.87
Option D: GBP 4,998,725. 84
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
ithe correct option was A: GBP 5,080,250. 99
linfornation Notes :
lhe secondary @ formula on the ACK formula sheet is used to calculate the price to he paid (hereERI eed
funrernatioa Notes :
lrne secondary @ formula on the ACK forma sheet is used to calculate the price te he paid (ere
laccrued imterest to date and Une current "Iigher" interest rate enviroment.
lomsriow 16 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lear 15 Mm VALUE AT MATURITY OF 4 KEW 3-20NT (91-DRY) @ WITH A FACE VALUE OF USD 100 MILLION IS:
Option A: USD 190,442,261.11
option B: USD 190,425,173. 61
option ¢: USD 190,422,222. 22
option D: USD 190,000,000. 00
lyou selected tho CORRECT option - A: USD 100,442,361. 11
ltnfornation Notes :
linterest payable on the CD USD 100 million iseued at a coupon of 1.75 p.c. for 91 days = USD 442,3
1100 442,361.11.
louestiow 17 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
[A 180 DAY USD T-BILL IS QUOTED AT 5.85 P.C. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 6.0189
Option B: 6.0397
Option Cc: 6.0102
Option D: 6.0263
lvou selected the CORRECT option - D: 6.0263
linfornation Notes :
luse the true yield formula in the ACI Formulae sheet to calculate the effective yield (Act/360) as
lusrion 18 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lvou Have PAID GBP 498,361.55 FOR 30 DAY UK T-BILLS (FACE VALUE GBP 500,000). WHAT IS THE EQUIVALEN
Option A: 3.96 p.c.
Option B: 4.06 p.c.
Option C: 4.00 p.c.
Option D: 4.03 p.c.
lyou selected A which was THCORRECT.
ithe correct option was C: 4.00 p.c.ERI eed
funrernatioa Notes :
lrne price = face value less discomt. The discount rate is calculated hy reversing Ue simple inte
365 X 100 divided hy PRICE X No. of days rounded to 4.00 p.c.
lomsrio 19 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lou IRVESTED GOP 5 ROLLION IN A NEWLY ISSUED 3 MONTH C.D. AY 4.75 P.¢. TWD MONTHS AGO (90 DAY MONT
lSecoNDARY MARKER. THE YIELD FOR THE REMAINING ONE MONTH PERLOD HAS FALLEN TO 4.50 ?.¢. IGNORING FU
lox me > aN HOW mvcH
Option A: GBP 58,561.64 Profit
Option B: GBP 58,561.61 Loss
Option C: GBP 39,920.81 Profit
Option D: GBP 39,920.81 Loss
lvou selected A which wae INCORRECT.
Ithe correct eption was C: GAP 39,920.84 Profit
ltnfornation Notes :
lyou bought: the CD at issue for GBP 5 million and you now sell it at GBP 5,039,920.84 — a profit of
loussrion 20 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lwtr Is THE SECONDARY MARKET VALUE OF A GBP 200 MILLION 4 P.C. ORIGINALLY ISSUED FOR 3 MONTHS (
[60 pays?
Option A: GBP 200,789,781. 36
Option B: GBP 201,389,244. 64,
Option C: GBP 201,320,272. 70
Option D: GBP 200,800,684. 72
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was C: GBP 201,370,272.70
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI Secondary CD formila a GBP 200 nillion CD originally issued for 91 days with a coupo
lat 3.65 is worth GBP 201,370,272. 10
luesrion 21 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lnr YOU ARE OFFERED 14 DAY ECP EUR 10 MILLION ISSUED BY FOOTBALL CRAZY PLC AT LIBOR + 25 BP WND LIB
lpny FoR 17?
Option A: EUR 9,990,420.15ERINser
fusstion 21 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lnr YOu ARE OFFERED 14 DAY ECP EUR 10 MILLION ISSUED BY FOOTBALL CRAZY FLC AT LIBOR + 25 BP AND LIB
len FoR 17?
option R: FUR 9,990,420.15
Option B: FUR 9,909,905.56
Option C: FUR 9,909,916.30
Option D: FUR 9,909,463.17
lvou selected D which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct eption was C: FUR 9,989,916.98
linfornation Notes :
Ire you are offered 14 day ECP FUR 10 million issued by Football Crazy ple at 2.75 p.c. (2.50 + 0.2
lpaving inctrunent quoted ac a true yield formila) GBP $,989,316.98.
lamsriow 22 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lropay Is 21ST JANUARY 200X (A LEAP YEAR) AND YOU ARE TRADING IN LONDON. YOU HAVE BOUGHT A SECONDAR
loRTGTNALLY ISSUED BY HIGH STREET BARK LONDOW AT ARATE OF 3.625 P.C. FOR 182 DAYS WITH A MATURITY |
Ins 3 1/46 P.c. HOW MUCH WIE, YOu PAY?
Option A: GBP 20,000,000.00
Option B: GBP 20, 188,487.36
Option C: GBP 20,366,527. 78
Option D: GBP 20, 186,602.38
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was D: GBP 20, 186,602.38
linfornation Notes :
lcm purchase yield 3.4375 for 92 days. Using the ACI Secondary CD formila we can calculate the pric
laussr1on 23 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lropay Is 21ST JANUARY 200X (A LEAP YEAR) AND YOU ARE TRADING IN LONDON. YOU HIVE BOUGHT A SECONDAR
loRteINALLY ISSUED BY SUBUREAN BANK LONDON AT A RATE OF 3.625 P.C. FOR 182 DAYS WITH A MATURITY DAT
7446 P.c. WOT IS THIS CD WORTH AT MATURITY?
Option A: GBP 20, 186,602.38
Option B: GBP 20,361,506.85
Option C: GBP 20,366,527. 78
Option D: GBP 20, 188,487.36ERINser
lyou selected A which was INCORRECT.
lmne correct option was B: GBP 20,361,506.85
linfornation Notes :
loo coupon 3.625 for 102 days. Usiag the ACT maturity proceeds @ formula we can calculate the valu
lamsrion 24 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou ane MOLDING EUR 20,000,000 30 DAY ECP AT A RATE OF 3.00 P.C. ISSUED BY INTERNATIONAL CAR HORE,
lor mos nvestenr?
Option A: FUR 19, 950,000.00
Option B: FUR 20,000,000.00
Option C: FUR 19, 950,124.69
Option D: FUR 20,050,000.00
lvou selected D which was THCORRECT
Ithe correct eption was B: FUR 20, 000,000.00
ltnfornation Notes :
lEcP is issued at a discount by reference to a yield, here 3.0 p.c. (act/360) the issue price was H
|the paper is repaid at maturity therefore FUR 20,000,000.00.
lussr1on 25 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lropay Is 21ST JANUARY 200X (A LEAP YEAR) AND YOU ARE TRADING IN LONDON. YOU HIVE SOLD 6 MONTHS ELI
lwrurrry 21ST JULY 200X IN AN AMOUNT OF GBP 15,000,000.00 AT A DISCOUNT RATE CF 3 17/32 P.C. HOW
Option A: GBP 14, 737,333.05
Option B: GBP 14, 733,544.52
Option C: GBP 14, 733,684.90
Option D: GBP 14, 735,881.85
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was D: GBP 14, 735,881.85
linfornation Notes :
20x is a leap year so the No. of days is 182. Using the ACI discount-paying instruments quoted as
|the price paid to you is GBP 14, 735,881.85.
lauest1on 26 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets CalculationsERI eed
fusst1on zs : TUPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lyou HVE PURCHASED 90 DAY US DOLLAR BANKERS ACCEPTANCES FACE YALUE USD 10,000,000 AT A DISCOUNT RA
[stamens 1s TRUE?
Option A: you wil] pay USD 9,925,000.00 for the Bas
Option D: you will pay USD 10,000,000.00 for the DAs
Option C: you will pay UD 9,926,570.57 for the Das
Option D; you will pay USD 9,925,550.91 for the Dis
lyou selected the CORRECT option - A: you will pay USD 9,925,000.00 for the BAs
lunfornation Notes :
laankere Acceptances are noyotiable discount securities and you will pay lees than the USD 10,000,0
la diccount). Using the ACI formila (diecount -paying inctrunente quoted ac a rate of diecount formu
lhe usp 9,925,000.
lamsriow 27 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
ITF YoU ARE OFFERED 30 DAY DOMESTIC US COMMERCTAL PAPER USD 12 MILLTOW ISSUED FY INTERNATIONAL CAR |
[rs FIXED TODAY AT 2.00 P.C. HON? MUCH WILL YOU PaY FOR TT?
Option A: USD 11,975,051.98
Option B: USD 11,975,000.00
Option C: USD 11,961,500.00
Option D: USD 11,970,164.38
lvou selected the CORRECT option - B: USD 11,975,000.00
linfornation Notes :
Ite you are offered 30 day Domestic US Comercial Paper USD 12 million issued by International Car |
lis fixed today at 2.00 p.c., using the ACI discount-paying instruments quoted as a rate of discou
luesTion 28 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
las a MARKET USER, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PRICES WOULD YOU EXPECT T0 PAY FOR A GBP SECONDARY CD ORI
[mount OF GBP 5 ROLLIN FOR 184 DAYS AT 6 1/2 P.C. WITH 92 DAYS TO RUN AND CURRENT 92 DAY INTEREST
Option A: GBP 5,075,875.93
Option B: GBP 5,074,305.41
Option C: GBP 5,089,897.03
Option D: GBP 5,000,000..00
lyou selected C which was THCORRECT.
ithe correct option was A: GBP 5,079,875.93ERI eed
funrernatioa Notes :
lusing tne secondary market CD fornula in the ACI Formilae sheet ant renembering that GBP is quoted
loud pay as a market user would be GBP 5,076,876.93
lomsriow 29 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lropay xou BUY A EVR CD YIELDING 3.075 P.c. FOR $0 DAYS. TME CD MAS A FACE VALUE OF EUR 10 M0LLTOW
lp.c, FOR 100 DAYS, WHAE IS THE MATURITY VALUE?
Option A: FUR 10,099,009.40
Option B: FUR 10, 100,719.69
Option ¢: FUR 10,200,000.00
Option D: FUR 10, 102,135.56
lvou selected A which wae INCORRECT.
lthe correct option war C: FUR 10,200,000.00
ltnfornation Notes :
Ithe cb is worth its full face value of FUR 10 million plus interest for the issued period (180 day
110,000,000 plus 280,000.00 interest (simple interest. formila)
lousrioN 30 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lou Hav BOUGIT 3 MONTH UK T-BILLS AT AS DISCOUNT RATE OF 4 P.C. IF, ON THE SMM DAY, YOU SELL THE
Option A: nake a loss of 12.5 hasis points?
Option B: nake a profit of 3.875 p.c.?
Option C: nake no profit or loss?
Option D: nake a profit of 0.125 p.c.?
lvou selected the CORRECT option - D: make a profit of 0.125 p.c.?
linfornation Notes :
[Buying T-Bills is Like making a loan and selling them in the seconlary market is like taking a dep
lp.c. (ike lending the cash) and then sell them at 3.875 p.c. (Like borrowing the cash) you will m
luestion 31 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
WOU HIVE BOUGHT A 93 DAY US TREASURY BILL AT A RATE OF 5.63 P.C. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 5.713
Option B: 5.723
Option C: 5.623
Option D: 5.693ERINser
fxou seiectea tne CORRECT optaon - A: 9.713
lnngornation Notes :
luse the Discount to yield formula in the ACL Formulas shect te calculate the answer os 5.713 pic.
lamssrion 32 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lvour CUSTOMER STMPLEJET PLC ISSUE GBP 15,000,000 30 DAY UK COMRCTAL FAPER AI LIBOR + 75 BE. LIBO!
jw, mmx RECEIVE ToDAL?
Option A: GBP 14,911,438.36
Option B: GBP 15,000,000.00
Option C: GBP 14,910,859.10
Option D: GBP 14, 041,656.10
\vou selected & which was THCORRECT
lthe correct eption was D: GBP 14, 941,666.10
ltnfornation Notes :
luk cP is issued at a discount by reference to a yield, here LIBOR 4.00 plus 0.75 = 4.75 (act #365)
lquoted as a true yield formula the issue price is GBP 14,941,666. 10.
luesrion 33 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lvou BUY USD DOMESTEC COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUED BY CLINTON INVESTMENTS INC. USD 25,000,000 14 DAYS AT
lcp2
Option A: USD 25,000,000.00
Option B: USD 24,916,943.52
Option C: USD 24,961, 111.11
Option D: USD 24,961,171.51
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: USD 24, 961,111.11
linfornation Notes :
lus Donestic CP is a Pure discount operation therefore using the ACE discount-paying instruments qu
lpay USD 24, 961,111.11 (act/360).
luestion 34 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lwtar WOULD YOU PAY FOR USD 1,000,000 30 DAY USD T-BILLS QUOTED AT A DISCOUNT RATE OF 1.85 P.C.?
Option A: USD 1,000,000. 00ERINser
fomstion 34 : TORIC: cash Honey markets Calculations
lwtAT WOULD YOU PAY FOR USD 1,000,000 30 DAY USD T-BILLS QUOTED AT A DISCOUNT RATE OF 1.85 P.C.?
Option R: USD 1,000,000. 00
option B: USD 998,460.31.
Option C; USD 990,450.39
Option D: USD 990,479.35
lyou selected the CORRECT option - C: USD 998,458.33
linfornation Notee
luse the aiscount-paying instrument quoted as a rate of discount formula on the ACI Formulae shoot,
l1oes puro discount).
lamsriow 35 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
la PIECE OF 4 MONTH US DOMESTIC cP WITH A FACE VALUE OF USD 5 MTLLTOW TS QUOTED aT 4 RATE OF DISCOU
nvesmisarr?
Option A: USD 4,990,375.00
Option B: USD 4,894,500.00
Option C: USD 4,990,506. 85
Option D: USD 4,990,393.49
lvou selected the CORRECT option - A: USD 4,990,375.00
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI discount-paying instrument quoted as a rate of discount formula the price paid is ca
lursTion 36 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
[A 180 DAY USD T-BILL TS QUOTED AT 5.85 P.C. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 6.0189
Option B: 6.0263,
Option C: 6.0397
Option D: 6.0102
lyou selected the CORRECT option - B: 6.0263
linfornation Notes :
luse the true yield formula in the ACI Formulae sheet to calculate the effective yield as 6.0263 p..ERI eed
fusst1on 37 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lyou HVE PURCHASED 30 DAY US DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL PAPER FACE VALUE USD 9 MILLION ISSUED BY FOOTBALL
lOcALER BANK - TRANSNATIONAL BANK IN NEW YORK AT ARATE OF 1.5 P.C. WOH OF THE FOLLOWING STATIN
option R: Une US CP will cost you USD 4, 993,835.62
Option B: the US CP will be worth USD 5, 006,250.00 at maturity
Option C: the US CP will cost you USD 4,993, 757.00
Option D: the US CP will cost you USD 4,993, 750.00
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Inne corxect option was D: the US CP will cost you USD 4,999,750.00
linfornation Notee
lus comercial Paper ic priced and traded on a pure diccount basic and will cost you USD 4,993,750.
lac a rate of discount formula). It will be redeemed at face vale at maturity.
lamsriow 32 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lHow mcr WOULD YOU FAY FOR A EUR 10,000,000 CD THAT HAS 90 DAYS TO RUN AND IS YIELDING 2.50 P.C.? |
Ip.c. FOR 180 Da¥S.
Option A: FUR 19, 049,012.93
Option B: FUR 10,068,365.44
Option C: FUR 19,000,000.00
Option D: FUR 19, 049,689.44
lvou selected the CORRECT option - D: EUR 10,049, 689.44
linfornation Notes :
Ithe secondary @ formula on the ACI formula sheet is used to calculate the price to he paid (here
laccrued interest to date and the current interest rate enviroment (yield to naturity).
luesr1on 39 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
low PRIDAY YOU LEND GBP 10,000,000 OVERNIGHT AT 7.5 P.C. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR REPAMMENT OF PRIN
lwo, HE REPAID?
Option A: GBP 19, 006,250.00
Option B: GBP 19, 002,054.79
Option C: GBP 19, 002,083.33
Option D: GBP 19, 006,154.38
lyou selected B which was TRCORRECT
Inne correct option was D: GBP 10,006,164.38Tren
ERIN eren ni
funrernatioa Notes :
lovernignt on a Friday is a three day transaction (weekend). 19,000,000 X 7.5 X 3 / 365 X 100 = 6,4
lonaay.
lomsriow 40 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
Ir vou Duy 2 MONTH (60 DAY) EURO COMMRCTAL PAPER ISSUED DENOMTNATED IH EUR DY FOLLIES FRANCAISES
option A: 4.01
option B: 4.25
Option ¢: 4.03
Option D: 4.00
lvou selected C which was INCORRECT.
Ithe correct option wae D: 4.00
ltnfornation Notes :
lnm denominated Euro Comercial Paper is issued at a discount by reference to a yield (here 4.00 p
lbrice paid. answer therefore 4.00 p.c.
loussT1oN 41 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
la 95 DAY USD BANKERS ACCEPTANCE IS QUOTED AT A DISCOUNT RATE OF 6.85 P.C. WHAT TS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 6.976
Option B: 6.952
Option C: 6.85
Option D: 6.995
lvou selected the CORRECT option - A: 6.976
linfornation Notes :
lthe true yield formila in the ACI formilae sheet must be used to calculate the required rate of 6.
luestion 42 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
las a IARKET NOMER, ON WATCH OF THE FOLLOWING PURCHASE PRICES WOULD YOU SEYTLE BILLS OF EXCHANGE WI
|WCIM CURRENT 2 MONTHS (61 DAY) DISCOUNT MARKET RATES QUOTED 5 7/8 - 5 3/4 P.C.?
Option A: GBP 1,980,780. 82
Option B: GBP 1,990,090. 28
Option C: GBP 1,990,513.89
Option D: GBP 1,980,363.01ERINser
lyou selected & Which was INCURRECT.
Inne correct option was D: GBP 1,980,363. 01
linformation Notes :
lusing the discount formula in the ACE Formulae sheet te calculate the price to he paid for these B
jon Actual / 965 day Basis Uhe price you wuld poy as a market moker would be GOP 1,900,960.01
lamssrion 43 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou TaVESTED USD 5 RELLION IM A MEWLY ISSUED 3 MONTH C.D. AT 5.50 P.¢. THO MONTHS ACO (20 DA MONT
leon THE REXAINING ONE MONTH PERIOD HAS FHLLEM TO 5.20 P.C. WAT PROCEEDS WILL YOU RECEIVE FOR THIS
Option A: USD 5,047,298.98
Option B: USD 5,063,750..00
Option C: USD 5,046,653. 75
Option D: USD 5,068, 750..00
lvou selected R which ws THCORRECT
|The correct option was A: USD 5,047,298. 98
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI Secondary CD formila if you sell the @ in the secondary market you vill receive pro
lusTion 44 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
lropay Is 21ST JANUARY 200X (A LEAP YEAR) AND YOU ARE TRADING IN LONDON. YOU HAVE BOUGHT A SECONDAR
loRtGINALLY ISSUED BY HIGH STREET BARK LONDON AT ARATE OF 3.625 P.C. FOR 182 DAYS WITH A MATURITY |
GMrURITY AND HAVE PAID GBP 20,186,602.38. WHAT IS THIS CD WORTH AT MATURITY?
Option A: GBP 20, 366,527.78
Option B: GBP 20,361,506.85
Option C: GBP 20, 188,487.36
Option D: GBP 20,000,000.00
lvou selected the CORRECT option - B: GBP 20,361,506.85
linfornation Notes :
lhe cb is worth GBP 20,000,000 plus interest for the full 182 day period at 3.625 p.c. a total of |
lusrion 45 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
liar 1S THE TRUE YIELD OF THUS USD TREASURY BILL: FACE VALUE VSD 12,000,000,00, DISCOUNE RATE: 1.3ERINser
fomstion 49 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
liar XS THE TRUE YEELD OF THUS USD TREASURY BILL: FACE VALUE VSD 12,000,000,00, DISCOUNE RATE: 1.3
option R: 1.3783,
option B: 1.3725
Option ¢: 1.756
Option D: 1.375
lyou selected the CORRECT option - A: 1.3785
linfornation Notes :
lueing the ACI fornwla we can calovlate the true yield ae 1.3785 p.c.
lamsriow 46 : TOPIC: Cach Yoney markets Calculations
[nr Yow ARE OFFERED 21 DAY UK STERLING COMMRCTAL PAPER GHP 15 WILLOW ISSUED EY THVERMAPTONGL CAR |
lar 2.25 P.e. Mow mci WILL. vou PAY FoR 11?
Option A: GBP 14, 075,051.98
Option B: GBP 14,961,500.00
Option C: GBP 14,970,164.38
Option D: GBP 14, 968,556.01
lvou selected the CORRECT option - D: GBP 14,968,566.01
linfornation Notes :
Ite you are offered 21 day UK Sterling Comercial Paper GEP 15 million issued by International Car |
jusing the ACI discount-paying instruments quoted as a trve yield formula you will pay GP 14,968,
luestion 47 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
|CCrEWATER IWVESTENTS INC. ISSUES 1 MONTH (30 DAYS) US DOMESTIC CP IN HEN YORK IN THE AMOUNT OF U
lwoRnH AY 2aTURITY?
Option A: GBP 25, 041,656.67
Option B: GBP 25, 041,095.89
Option C: GBP 25,000,000.00
Option D: GBP 24,958, 333.33
lyou selected A which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was C: GBP 25,000,000.00
lintornation Notes :ERI eed
ftnrornatioa Notes :
lus Donestic cP 1n New York 1s issued at a discount and redeemed at maturity at face value, here US
lomsriow 40 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou ive PAID GOP 4,950,604. 99 FOR 90 DAY UK T-DILLS (PACE VALUE GOP 5,000,000). WAT DISCOUNT RAT
Option A: 9.9596 p.c.
option B: 4.0260 p.c.
option ¢: 4.00 pec.
option D: 4.0404 p.c.
lyou selected tho CORRECT option - C: 4.00 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
Ithe price = face value less discount anount. The discount rate is calculated by reversing the sim
lvatue - discount amount) miltiplied by 265 X 100 divided hy (face value multiplied by Ho. of days)
lousstiow 49 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
IWOU HAVE ROUGHT A PRIMARY ISSUE DEK LONDON CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT WITH A COUPON RATE OF 6.00 P.C.
IRATE OF 6.25 P.c. DO YOU.
Option A: nake a profit of 25 basis points?
Option B: nake a profit of 6.25 p.c.?
Option C: nake a loss of 0.25 p.c.?
Option D: nake no profit or loss?
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: make a loss of 0.25 p.c.?
linfornation Notes :
lbuying a prinary Certificate of Deposit is like lending the issuer money. Selling on a CD in the 5
ldeposit. Therefore if you buy a CD at 6.00 p.c. (1ike lending the cash) and then sell it at 6.25 p
la loss of 0.25 p.c. You must alvays buy @s and other cowon bearing securities at a higher rate o
lauesrion 50 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
liar 1S THE TRUE YIELD OF THIS US COMERCIAL PAYER: FACE VALUE USD 12,000,000.00, PURCHASE RATE: 1.
Iarurrry.
Option A: 2.49
Option B: 2.51
Option C: 2.00
option D: 2.50ERINser
fxou selected tne CORRECT optaon ~ B: 2.91
lnntornation Notes :
lusing the ACI teue yield formla we can calculate the yield ax 2.51 (2.5052) p.c.
lomsrion 51 : TOPIC: Cash Yoncy markets Calculations
la 90 DAY UK T-BILL 1S QUOTED AT 4.75 F.C. WHAT 15 THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 4.0189
Option B: 4.75
Option ¢: 4.3063
Option D: 4.9122
lyou selected the CORRECT option - C: 4.063
ltnfornation Notes :
luse the true yield fornula in the ACI Formilae sheet to calculate the effective yield (ict/365) as
lousrion 52 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lropay Is 21ST JUNE 200X AND YOU ARE TRADING IN LONDON. YOU HAVE BOUGHT SECONDARY IGRKET T-BILLS, F
lroR 182 DAYS WITH A MATURITY DATE SEPTEMBER 21ST 200X. THE DISCOUNT RATE APPLIED IS 3 7/16 P.C. WH
Option A: GBP 20, 186,602.38
Option B: GBP 20,361,506.85
Option C: GBP 20,000,000.00
Option D: GBP 20, 188,487.36
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT
Ithe correct option was C: GBP 20,000,000.00
linfornation Notes :
Ir-Bills are discount instruments. They are traded at a discount in the secondary market but the go
|therefore GBP 20,000,000.00.
luesrion 53 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lnr You BUY 1 MONTH (30 DAY) COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUED BY ERSYBUSES PLC AI LIBOR (FIXED AT 4 P.C.) 2!
Option A: 4.27
Option B: 4.25
Option C: 4.01ERINser
fxou se1ectea tne CORRECT optaon - B: 4.23
lnngornation Notes :
lcoP denominated Commercial Payer is issued at a discoust hy reference to a yield (here LIDOR plus
lwplied to the price paid. Raswer Unerefore 4.25 pic.
lamsrion 54 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lar 1S Mm VALUE AT MATURITY OF 4 NEW 3-260NTI {91-DRY) CD WITH A FACE VALUE OF GBP 200 MTLLTON 3
Option A: GBP 202,022,222.22
Option B: GBP 198,025,173. 61
option ¢: GBP 200,000,000. 00
option D: GBP 201,991,520.55
\vou selected the CORRECT option - D+ GRP 201,994, 520.55
[information Notes :
linterest: payable on the CD for GBP 200 million issued at a comon of 4p.c. = GRP 1,994,520.55 mak
loursrion 55 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
[Ir GBP CP IS BEING QUOTED IN THE THREE MONTHS (92 DAYS) AT 4 1/8 P.C. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIPLD PER @
Option A: 5.00 p.c.
Option B: 4.94 p.c.
Option C: 4.875 p.c.
Option D: 4.81 p.c.
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was C: 4.875 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
lcaP cp is quoted on a discount by reference to a yield. Therefore the true yield is the transactio
luestion 56 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lIr YOU ARE OFFERED 21 DAY US DOMESTIC COMERCIAL PAPER USD 15 MILLION ISSUED EY DISCOUNT AIR LINES
lnre
Option A: USD 14,975,051.98
Option B: USD 14,970,164.38
Option C: USD 14,961,500.00ERI eed
frou se1ectea tne CORRECT option - D: USD 14,959, 762.90
lnngornation Notes :
Ire you are offered 24 day US Domestic Comercial Paper USD 15 million issued by Discount Rix Lines
lack discouat-payiag instruments quoted as a rate of discount forma) USD 14,905, 762.50.
lamsrion 57 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
liar 1 BROKERS LIMITED LONDON QUOTE YOU 4.00 - 3 7/0 P.c. IN 3 MONTES (91 DAYS) GBP SECONDAR
lave CHECKED THE DELIVERY RUSK LIMIT IN IME NAME OF MULTI BANK (THE EUVER) YOU DEAL ON THE BROKE
(CDS ORIGINALLY ISSUED FOR 101 DAYS AT 2.75 P.C. BY OWEM BANK, LONDOM). HOW MUCH DO YOU RECEIVE?
Option A: GBP 20, 186,602.38
Option B: GBP 20, 084,523.24
Option ¢: GBP 20,174,516.44
Option D: GBP 20,170, 762.20
lvou selected C which ws THCORRECT
|The correct option was D: GBP 20,170, 762.80
linfornation Notes :
ltn the secondary CD market in London the price is quoted Bid - Offer for the securities, therefore
laealt on will be 4.00 p.c. The OD was issued for 181 days at 3.75 p.c. and using the ACI CD formul
l4.00 p.c. you will receive GBP 20,170, 762.80 sale proceeds.
luesrion 53 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
IWHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE IH RESPECT OF INTEREST RATES CALCULATIONS?
Option A: A 90 day @ for USD 5 million at a cowon rate of 3 p.c. is worth USD 5, 037,500.00 at :
Option B: 4 90 day @ for USD 5 million at a cowon rate of 3 p.c. is worth USD 5, 037,500.00 in
Option C: 4 90 day @ for USD 5 million at a cowon rate of 3 p.c. is worth USD 4,962,500.00 in
Option D: % 90 day @ for USD 5 million at a cowon rate of 3 p.c. is worth USD 5,000,000.00 at :
lvou selected the CORRECT option - A: A 90 day @ for USD 5 million at a coupon rate of 3 p.c. is u
linfornation Notes :
la 90 day CD for USD 5 million at a cowon rate of 3 p.c. is wrth USD 5,037,500.00 at maturity (pr
lthe £u11 perioa .
lauest1oN 59 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets CalculationsERINser
fmsstion 99 : TUPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lar WOULD YOU PAY FOR GBP 1,000,000 T-BILLS WITH 30 DAYS TO MATURITY QUOTED RT A DISCOMT RATE oF
Option A: GBP 996,723.10
option B: GBP 996,666.57
Option C: BP 1,000,000..00
Option D: GOP 996,732.39
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT.
lthe correct option was D: GBP 996,732.33
linfornation Notes :
luce the T-ill pricing formula on the ACI Formulae sheet (diecount-paying instruments quoted az a
lcsp 996,712.33 (face value less pure diccout}.
lamsriow 60 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lvou Have PATD GHP 4,950,684.93 FOR 90 DAY UK T-BIILS (PRCE VALUE GRP 5,000,000). WHAT TS THE EQUIV
Option A: 4.04 p.c.
Option B: 4.03 p..
Option C: 3.96 p.
Option D: 4.00 p..
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
ithe correct option was A: 4.04 p.c.
linfornation Notes :
Ithe price = face value less discount. The discount rate is calculated hy reversing the simple inte
1365 X 100 divided hy Price X No. of days, rounded to 4.04 p.c.
luesrion 61 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
1180 DAY US BANKERS ZCCEPTANCES ARE QUOTED AT 2.15 P.C. IN AY AMOUNT OF USD 10,000,000.00. aT IS.
Option A: USD 19, 105,000.00
Option B: USD 9,892,500. 00.
Option C: USD 19, 107,500.00
Option D: USD 19,000,000.00
lvou selected A which was TRCORRECT
Ithe correct option was D: USD 10,000,000.00ERI eed
finrornatioa Notes :
lus mankers Acceptances are discount instruments amd are redeened at face value at naturity.
lomsriow 62 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou mre QUOTED 3.075 - 4.00 P.C. IN 9 MONTNS (90 DAYS) FUR SECONDARY MARKET CDS. YOU PURCIASE cps |
loRKGINALLY ISSUED AI ARATE OF 4 P.C. FOR 100 DAYS. WMAT IS THE PURCHASE PRICE?
Option A: FUR 10, 100,719.69
Option B: FUR 19,000,000.00
Option ¢: FUR 10,099,009.40
Option D: FUR 10, 102,135.56
lvou selected C which wae THCORRECT.
lthe correct option wae D: FUR 10, 102,135.56
ltnfornation Notes :
lusing the ACT Secondary CD formila you will pay FUR 10,102,135.56 for this secondary market CD.
louestiow 63 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lnr YOU ARE OFFERED A 66 DAY USD 12 MILLION TREASURY BILL AT 1.375 P.C. HOW MUCH WILL YOU PAY FOR T
Option A: USD 12,000,000.00
Option B: USD 11,969, 750.00
Option C: USD 11,970,164.38
Option D: USD 11,961,500.00
lvou selected the CORRECT option - B: USD 11, 969,750.00
linfornation Notes :
Ite you are offered a 66 day USD 12 million Treasury Bill at 1.375 p.c. using the ACI discount-payi
{formula you can calculate the price as USD 11,969,750. 00.
lursrion 64 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
ITF YOU ARE OFFERED 14 DAY COMMERCIAL PAPER GBP 15 MILLION TSSVED BY MULTINEVS PLC AT LIBOR + 30 BP
la.o0 F.c. HOW MICH WILL YOU PAY FOR IT?
Option A: GBP 14,974,916.67
Option B: GBP 14,975,260.27
Option C: GBP 14,975, 301.01
Option D: GBP 11,970,164.38ERINser
lyou selected & which was INCURRECT.
lne correct option was C: GBP 14,975,301.01
linformation Notes :
Ire you are offered 14 day Comercial Paper GD? 15 million issued by MultiNews ple at LIDOR + 30 bp
l4.00 pic. using the ACI discount-paying instrument quoted as a true yield formula you will pay GBP
lamsrion 65 : TOPIC: Cash Yoncy markets Calculations
ln 90 DAY UK T-BILL IS QUOTED AT A DISCOUNT RATE OF 4.00 P.C. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
option A: 4.0268 p.c.
option B: 2.9596 p.c.
option ¢: 4.0104 p.c.
option D: 4.00 p.c.
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: 4.0404 p.c.
ltnfornation Notes :
luse the true yield formula in the ACI Formilae sheet. to calculate the effective yield as 4.0404 p..
loursT1oN 66 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
ITF YOU PAY USD 15,097,159. 94 FOR 4 SECONDARY MARKET CD ISSUED BY BECKETT BANK LONDOW ORIGINALLY IS:
laare OF 2.00 P.c. FOR 180 DAYS AND THEN WITH 40 DAYS REMAINING YOU SELL THE CD WITH A YIELD OF 1.2
Inxs coe
Option A: USD 15, 123,527.78
Option B: USD 15, 126,302.13
Option C: USD 15, 024,487.36
Option D: USD 15, 129,826.90
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was D: USD 15, 129,826.90
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI Secondary CD formila (15,000,000 at 2.00 for 180 days, yield 1.20 p.c. for 40 days} |
lby you as USD 15, 129,826.90.
lusrion 67 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou Buy 90 DAY US T-BILLS AE A RATE OF 5.91 B.C. THE FACE AMOUNT IS USD 10,000,000, YHAE WOULD YouERI eed
fusstion 67 : TOPIC: cash Honey markets Calculations
lyou Bux 90 DAY US T-BILLS AT A RATE OF 5.91 P.C. THE FACE AMOVNT IS USD 10,000,000, WHAT WOULD YoU
Option A: USD 9,900,000..00
option B: USD 10, 097,750.00
Option C: USD 9,052,250..00
Option D: USD 9,054,273. 37
lou selected the CORRECT option - C: USD 9,052,250. 00
linfornation Notes
lus t-itte are quoted on an Act/360 day basis and traded at a discount. Tho price paid will be the
lanount which ie calculated uaing the diecount rate of 5.91 p.c. ayplied to the face value of USD 1
lbaying inetewment quoted as a xate of diecount formula the price ie USD 9,852,250.00 (10,000, 000.0
lamsriow 62 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
lyou Have ROUGHT A 90 DAY PRIBARY ISSUE USD LONDOM CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT TH THE AMOUNT OF USD 10 2
low THe Sma DAY, YOU SELL THE CT A RATE OF 2.25 P.C. DO YOU.
Option A: nake a profit of USD 6,215.04
Option B: nake a loss of USD 6215.04
Option C: nake a profit of 0.25 p.c.?
Option D: nake no profit or loss
lyou selected the CORRECT option - B: make a loss of USD 6215.04
linfornation Notes :
lbuying a prinary Certificate of Deposit is like lending the issuer money. Selling on a CD in the 5
ldeposit. Therefore if you buy a CD at 2.00 p.c. (like lending the cash) and then sell it at 2.25 p
la loss of USD 6,215.04 (10,000,000.00 minus 9,993,784.96). You must always buy @s and other coupo
linterest than that at which you sell then.
lursrion 69 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
ln DISCOUNT RATE ON A 90-DAY US TREASURY BILL 1S QUOTED AT 5.75%. WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD ON THIS |
Option A: 5.67%
Option B: 5.63%
Option C: 5.92%
Option D: 5.93%
lyou selected B which was THCORRECT.
Inne correct option was D: 5.83%ERI eed
funrernatioa Notes :
lusing the ACI true yield forma the yield on a US T-hi11 quoted at a discout rate of 5.75 can be
lomsriow 70 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lou Bux USD DORESTEC COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUED BY BUSH INC. USD 20,000,000 30 DIYS AT 4.00 P.c. WOT
Option A: USD 19,994746.50
Option B: USD 20,000,000.00
Option ¢: USD 19,933,554.82
Option D: USD 19,933,933.33
lvou selected B which wae INCORRECT.
ltho correct eption was D: USD 19, 933,333.33
ltnfornation Notes :
lus Donestic CP is a Pure discount operation therefore using the RCE discount-paying instruments «qu
lpay usp 19,933,333. 33 (act /360)
lousstiow 71 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
lvou BUY A 90 DAY US TREASURY BILL WITH A YIELD OF 4.18 P.C. THE FACE AMOUNT IS USD 10,000,000. vam
Option A: USD 19,000,000.00
Option B: USD 8,995,500
Option C: USD 9,895,500..00
Option D: USD 10,104,500
lyou selected the CORRECT option - C: USD 9,895,500.00
linfornation Notes :
Ithe discount rate of 4.18 p.c. is applied to the face value of the 90 day T-Bill of USD 10 million
linstrunent quoted as a rate of discount formula in the ACI Formulae sheet te calculate the price t
luestion 72 : TOPIC: Cash Money markets Calculations
ITF YOU BUY A USD 1 MILLION 90 DAY TREASURY BILL DISCOUNTED AT 6.5 PCT, WHAT IS THE TRUE YIELD?
Option A: 6. 6074
Option B: the same
Option C: 6.8125
Option D: 6.25
lvou selected C which was INCORRECT.ERINser
lyou selected ¢ wRich was INCURRECT.
Inne correct option was R: 6.6074
linfornation Notes :
la yield calculated from a discount rate will always work out « muericelly higher rate. The intere
lbeiay based on a lower amount of principal (the price) which is calculated by applying the discoun
lthe bi11. wexe using the ACI true discount forma the result is 6.6074.
lomsrio 73 : TOPIC: Cash Yonoy markets Calculations
lr cpr FLICIELE BILLS ARE FENG QUOTED I THE THREE MONTHS (92 DAYS) AI 37/8 — 3 3/4 P.C. WOT 7B
luce % RCE VALUE OF GAP 5 ROLLION?
Option A: GBP 4,951,164.38
Option B: GBP 4,951,636.75
Option ¢: GAP 4,952,739. 73
Option D: GRP 4,959,082. 23
lvou selected B which was THCORRECT.
|The correct option was C: GBP 4,952,739. 73
linfornation Notes :
lyou would pay the market maker GBP 4,951,739. 73, calculated on his offer of Bills at 3 3/4 p.c. an
lquoted as a rate of discount forma in the ACI Formilae sheet to calculate the price.
luestio 74 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
|wr WOULD YOU PAY FOR GBP 1,000,000 60 DAY UK 7-BILLS QUOTED AT A DISCOUNT RATE OF 4.85 P.C.?
Option A: GBP 1,000,000..00
Option B: GBP 7,912.60
Option C: GBP 992,027.40
Option D: GBP 991,916.57
lyou selected the CORRECT option - C: GBP 992,027.40
linfornation Notes :
lUse the ACI discount-paying instrument quoted as a rate of discount formula on the ACI Formulae sh
Jwalue less pure discount}.
lauestion 75 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets CalculationsERINser
fusstion 79 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lyou HVE PURCHASED A SECONDARY MARKET US DOLLAR CD FACE VALUE USD 5,000,000 BASED ON A YIELD OF 5.
lar 5.00 P.c. AND THERE ARE 60 DAYS REMAINING TO MATURITY. WACK OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRU
option A: For a trading profit on tne same day Ue GD must be sold for USD 5,024, 783.15
Option D: For a trading profit on the same day the @ must be sold for USD 5,026,059.50
Option C: none of these
Option D: For a trailing profit on the same day the @ must be sold for USD 5,021, 671.03
lyou sclected the CORRECT option - DB: For a trading profit on the same day the CD mst he sold for |
lunfornation Notee :
Ino make a trading profit on the same day the CD must be sold at a lower yild rate (recoive a high
lat a yield of 5.25 p.c. the CD must be cold at a lower yield. The price of USD 5,026,859.50 ie cal
la trading protit.
lamsriow 76 + TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
[a 3-290 (91 DAY) UK TREASURY BILL WITH A FACE VALUE OF GBP 50 MILLION TS QUOTED AT DISCOUNT RATE
Option A: GBP 49,462, 847.22
Option B: GBP 49,470,205.48
Option C: GBP 49,475,450.27
Option D: GBP 47,875,000.00
lvou selected the CORRECT option - B: GBP 49,470,205.48
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI discount-paying instruments quoted as a rate of discount formula the price of a GBP
l49,470, 205.48.
luestion 77 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
lvou PURCHASE EUR 20,000,000 14 DAY ECP AT A RATE OF 3.50 P.C. WHAT AMOUNT DO YOU PAY FOR THIS INE
Option A: FUR 20,000,000.00
Option B: FUR 19,973,186.68
Option C: FUR 19,972, 814.78
Option D: FUR 19,972, 727.78
lyou selected A which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was C: EUR 19,972,814. 78ERI eed
funrernatioa Notes :
lecr 1 issued at a discount ny reference to a yield, here 3.5 p.c. (act/360) using Ue ACT aiscoun
formula the issue price 1s FUR 19,972,814. 78.
lomsriow 70 : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
las aw TESTOR, WKEGH OF THE FOLLOWING PRICES WOULD YOU FAPECT TO PAY FOR A USD DOMESTIC comMERcrH
aLLro FoR 92 DAYS AT 2.00 P.C.?
Option A: USD 9,949,148..00
Option B: USD 10,000,000.00
Option C: USD 9,948,888.39
Option D: USD 10,054,411.12
lvou celected the CORRECT option - C: USD 9,948,889.89
ltnfornation Notes :
lusing the ACT discount-paying instrument quoted as a rate of discount formula in the BCT Formilae
lin the amount of USD 10 million for 92 days at 2.00 p.c. would cost you USD 9,948, 888.89.
lousst1on 79 : TOPIC: Cash Yoney markets Calculations
low 21st saMvaRY 200X (A LEAP YEAR) YOU BOUGHT A SECONDARY MARKET CD IN THE AMOUNT OF GBP 20,000,00
la RATE OF 3.625 P.C. FOR 182 DAYS WITH A MATURITY DATE APRIL 228) 200X. THE YIELD APFLIED ON PURCH
law YOU SELL THE CD WITH A YIELD TO MATURITY OF 4.00 P.C. WHAT ARE THE SALE PROCEEDS?
Option A: GBP 20,366,527. 78
Option B: GBP 20, 184,516.44
Option C: GBP 20,361,506.85
Option D: GBP 20, 186,602.38
lyou selected C which was THCORRECT.
Ithe correct option was B: GBP 20, 184,516.44
linfornation Notes :
lusing the ACI @ formula now with 80 days to maturity and a yield of 4.00 p.c. you will receive 6B
lusTioN 80 : TOPIC: Cash Noney markets Calculations
las A MARKET USER, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PRICES WOULD YOU EXPECT TO PAY FOR A USD SECONDARY CD ORI
hauirow For 92 DAYS AT 6 P.C. WITH 61 DAYS TO RUN AND CURRENT 61 DAY INTEREST RATES QUOTED 2T 5 7/
Option A: USD 10, 054,253.58
Option B: USD 19,075,876.93ERI eed
fusst1on so : TOPIC: Cash Honey markets Calculations
Ins a IRRKET USER, WICK OF THE FOLLOWING PRICES WOULD YOU FXPECT TO PRY FOR R USD SECONDARY CD ORT
aura ror s2 DAYS RT 6 P.C. WITH 61 DAYS TO RUN AND CURRENT 61 DRY INTEREST RATES QUOTED AI 5 7/
Option R: USD 10,054, 253.58
Option D: USD 10,075,076.93
Option C: USD 19,000,000.00
Option D: USD 10, 055,963.37
lvou selected € which was INCORRECT.
lthe correct eption was D: USD 10,055,363.37
linfornation Notes :
lucing the secondary market CD formula in the ACI Formulae sheet and renembering that USD ie quoted
\would pay ac a market user would he USD 10,055,363. 37.
Iroprc 4 : REPOS TEXT
loursT1ow 81 : TOPIC: Repos Text
lite OF THe FOLLOWING STATERENTS DIFFERENTIATES A CLASSIC REPO FRO AN UNDOCUMENTED SELL /BUY-BACK
Option A: economic use of the collateral passes to the seller
Option B: the seller has full use of the cash during the repo period
Option C: legal title transferred from seller to buyer for the life of the repo
Option D: initial margin can be charged by either party in a repo
lvou selected the CORRECT option - C: legal title transferred from seller to buyer for the life of
linfornation Notes :
lot the statenents available only “Legal title transferred fron seller to buyer for the life of the
lrepo.
lQuEsTIoN 82 : TOPIC: Repos Text
jsmaEN % CLASSIC REPO IS MARKED TO MARKET, THE CALCULATION TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION.
Option A: only the clean price of the bonds involved
Option B: accrued coupon on the collateral only
Option C: accrued interest on the cash loan and accrued coupon on the collateral
Option D: accrued interest on the cash loan onlyERINser
frou selected tne CONNECT optaon - C: accrued interest on the cash Loan ani accrued coupon on the cl
lnntornation Notes :
limen « Classic Repo is marked to narket, the calculation takes into consideration accrued interest
lcollateral.
lauesrion 09 : TOPIC: Repos Text
lAccORDING TO THE DARK OF ENGLAND GILT REPO CODE OF BEST PRACTICE WIAT 1S MEANT BY THE TERM "MAIRCU
Option A: the excess either of cash over the value of sccurities or securities over cash at the
Option B: the variation margin due on a Repo operation
Option C: the mark to market process for Repo outetandings
Option D: a Repo on a gilt where the coupon hae heen “stripped out!
lvou selected R which ws THCORRECT
lthe correct eption was 2: the excess either of cash over the value of securities or securities ove
ltnfornation Notes :
Ithe term "haircut (or initial margin) refers to the excess of either cash over the value of secur
lin a Repo transaction at the tine it is executed and, subsequently, after margin calls. Care! In 0
laitterentiy.
lQuESTION #4 : TOPIC: Repos Text
lwHAT TYPE OF GILT REPO TRANSACTION REED WOT THVOLVE MARGINTNG?
Option A: Cash driven trade
Option B: HIC Repo
Option C: Tri-party Repo
Option D: Stock lending
lvou selected the CORRECT option - A: Cash driven trate
linfornation Notes :
laccording to the Bank of England Gilt Code of best practice a Cash driven trade need not involve m
lQuESTION 85 : TOPIC: Repos Text
lwiAr IS THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A REPO?
Option A: The anount of cash advanced in exchange for the collateral at the comencenent of the
Option B: The clean price of the collateral at the comencenent of the repo