Ignore Sammy. Another derivatives trader, John, took a long position in IRU9 on 04/07/2019 and held it until maturity. When the IRU9 matured in mid-September 2019, John closed his derivative long position and bought the 90-day Bank Bill at the 1% spot rate. What net rate of interest did he earn on his investment? 0.80% 1.00% 2.08% 1.08%

Ignore Sammy. Another derivatives trader, John, took a long position in IRU9 on 04/07/2019 and held it until maturity. When the IRU9 matured in mid-September 2019, John closed his derivative long position and bought the 90-day Bank Bill at the 1% spot rate. What net rate of interest did he earn on his investment? 0.80% 1.00% 2.08% 1.08%

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