1. The zero curve is upward sloping. Which of the following is true?

1-year par yield < 1-year zero rate < forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years

1-year zero rate < 1-year par yield < forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years

1-year par yield < forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years < 1-year zero rate

forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years < 1-year zero rate < 1-year par yield

2. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. All of the major stock exchanges are U.S. based.

B. The NYSE was created by the National Association of Securities Dealers in the early 1970s.

C. The American Stock Exchange is a dealer market.

D. OTC markets have a physical trading floor generally located in either New York City or Chicago.

E. The primary purpose of the NYSE is to match buyers with sellers.