An insurance company is expected to pay out $300 million in 5 years’ time. Which of the following is an appropriate strategy? A Laddered strategy B Matching strategy C Interest rate strategy D Battery Park strategy As an investor, which bond are you most comfortable with? A A 5-year high coupon bond B A 10-year low coupon bond C A 10-year zero coupon bond D A 30-year high coupon bond

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