Which of the Following Is True About Debt Securities

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about debt securities?

• A) Debt securities are usually in the form of preferred stocks.
• B) When companies are growing faster than they can make money, many prefer asset-based financing.
• C) Publicly issued debt (such as bonds or commercial paper) is more commonly used by smaller companies.
• D) Financial institutions, such as insurance companies, prefer to make short-term loans.

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