then pa ys fixed on a swap to the maturity of the bond at a rate equal to the coupon of the bond, and receives the Li bor rate less (in the case of most governments) a spread. All fixed cash flows are timed to coincide and net off. <span>The spread is calculated such t hat the pres ent value of the swap equals the difference bet ween par and the price of the bond in the market. The dealer is thus compensate d for selling the bond at a discount or premium to its market value. Example of a Par/Par Asset S wap The basic scheme of a par/par ASW is sho wn in Exhibit 2 for the 4% Feb ’15 Treasur y. 1 There is a
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