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SIE practice questionmediumAccrued interest

A Treasury note trade settles on Monday, May 10. For accrued interest, what day count convention is used?

  1. AActual/actual✓ Correct answer
  2. B30/360
  3. C365/365
  4. D30/365
Explanation

Why AActual/actual

Treasury securities use the actual/actual day count for accrued interest, meaning actual days elapsed in period and actual days in the year.

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