Ashleigh Is Looking for an Investment That Will Pay a Little

question 211

Multiple Choice

Ashleigh is looking for an investment that will pay a little better than what she can get from a government bond.You suggest that she consider a new issue of debenture bonds by Very Vegetarian that pay 8.5% annually and mature in 2025.A debenture bond:

• A)will provide her with added security because it is backed by collateral.
• B)is legally not callable,so she will not have to worry about having to look for another investment any time soon.
• C)pays the holder interest only one time each year.
• D)is an unsecured corporate bond that pays a higher interest rate because the investor is taking more risk.

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