Suppose there are 4 tranches A, B, C, and a Z-bond class in a sequential-pay agency CMO, where tranche A receives principal payments first. Which tranche in this CMO structure is most suitable for an investor that is most concerned about prepayment risk?
Group of answer choices
C
B
Z
A
Answer-
The correct Option is last choice A tranche.
The tranche A is the upper tranche and receives the principal payments first and has shorter duration compared to other senior tranches B and C.
The senior tranches B and C have longer maturites and hence have greater prepayment risk compared to tranche A which has a shorter maturity.
Therefore the tranche in this CMO structure is most suitable for an investor that is most concerned about prepayment risk is tranche A.
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