Sally Is Choosing Between Two Bonds Both of Which Mature

question 20

Multiple Choice

Sally is choosing between two bonds both of which mature in 15 years and have the same level of risk. Bond A is a municipal bond that yields 5.75 percent. Bond B is a corporate bond that yields 7.75 percent. If Sally is in the 28 percent tax bracket, which bond should she select and why?

• A) Sally should select Bond A because its interest income is not taxable.
• B) Sally will be indifferent between Bond A and B since the taxable equivalent yield of Bond A equals the yield of Bond B.
• C) Sally should select Bond A because its TEY is greater than the yield of Bond B.
• D) Sally should select Bond B because the TEY of Bond A is less than the yield of Bond B.

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Definitions:

Sum of Squares

The total squared difference between each observation and the mean of the data set, used in statistical analysis to measure variation.

Mean Absolute Deviation

A measure of variability that shows the average distance between each data point and the mean of the dataset.

Assignable Variation

Variation in a process that can be traced to specific causes, as opposed to random variation.

Specific Events

Distinct occurrences or outcomes with defined characteristics, often analyzed in probability and statistical studies.