Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Retiring bonds under a sinking fund provision is similar to calling bonds under a call provision in the sense that bonds are repurchased by the issuer prior to maturity.
• B) Under a sinking fund, bonds will be purchased on the open market by the issuer when the bonds are selling at a premium and bonds will be called in for redemption when the bonds are selling at a discount.
• C) The sinking fund provision makes a debt issue less risky to the investor.
• D) Both statements a and c are correct.
• E) All of the statements above are correct.

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