How would a fund or treasury manager fund future cash flow liabilities with bonds?

Interview Question: How would a fund or treasury manager fund future cash flow liabilities with bonds?

Answer: He/she could use one of two methods:

1) Buy zero coupon bonds inamounts that exactly match liabilities – expensive.

2) Buy coupon bonds in amounts to match the duration of the assets to the duration of the liabilities.

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