Which of the Following Statements About Interest Rate and Reinvestment

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about interest rate and reinvestment rate risk is CORRECT?

• A) Variable (or floating) rate securities have more interest rate (price) risk than fixed rate securities.
• B) Interest rate price risk exists because fixed-rate debt securities lose value when interest rates rise, while reinvestment rate risk is the risk of earning less than expected when interest payments or debt principal are reinvested.
• C) Interest rate price risk can be eliminated by holding zero coupon bonds.
• D) Reinvestment rate risk can be eliminated by holding variable (or floating) rate bonds.
• E) All of the statements above are correct.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Budgeted Sales

An estimate of the sales in units or revenue that a company plans to achieve during a specific period.

Cash Disbursements

The process of paying out money from a fund or account, usually for business-related expenses or transactions.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A detailed plan that outlines the expected costs other than direct materials and direct labor that will be incurred in the manufacturing process within a specific period.