1. Explain the concepts of variance, correlation coefficient, and beta, in the context of portfolio management
2. What is the 180 day forward midpoint?. Swedish franc trades @ spot midpoint USD/CHF .9130. The annualized at the 180 day forward term is 2.4%.
3. A 10 year bond, paying semi-annual coupons, is selling for $1100, and has a YTM of 8.5%. What is the coupon rate on the bond?