easy · FRM Part 1 Financial Markets and Products

What is the primary difference between a 'swap' and an 'FRA'?

  1. FRAs trade only on exchanges, while swaps trade over the counter.
  2. FRAs reference only a fixed rate, while swaps reference only a floating rate.
  3. An FRA is a single-period contract, whereas a swap covers multiple periods.
  4. Swaps require an exchange of principal at maturity; FRAs never involve principal exchange.

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