单选题 An analyst does research about a forward agreement (FRA). A FRA is referred to as a 3×9. The terms of the agreement are a:
A. 3-month rate and a 6-month expiration.
B. 3-month rate and a 9-month expiration.
C. 6-month rate and a 3-month expiration.

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 本题考的是一个远期利率协议的基本概念,这里面的“3”指的是从现在起3个月之后协议截止,开始利率交换;“9”则指从现在起9个月之后利率交换全部结束,所以远期利率协议的期限是3个月,针对的是6个月的利率。