Conyers Bank Holds U

question 13

Multiple Choice

Conyers Bank holds U.S.Treasury bonds with a book value of $30 million.However, the U.S.Treasury bonds currently are worth $28,387,500. The bank's portfolio manager wants to shorten asset maturities.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The portfolio manager is reluctant to sell the bonds outright since the bank will have to take a loss.
• B)The portfolio manager is willing to sell the bonds outright since they are not as valuable as their book value.
• C)The portfolio manager is willing to sell the bonds outright since they are more valuable than their book value.
• D)The portfolio manager is reluctant to sell the bonds outright since the bank will have to pay taxes on the gain.
• E)None of the options.

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