Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) All else equal, long-term bonds have less interest rate price risk than short-term bonds.
• B) All else equal, low-coupon bonds have less interest rate price risk than high-coupon bonds.
• C) All else equal, short-term bonds have less reinvestment rate risk than long-term bonds.
• D) All else equal, long-term bonds have less reinvestment rate risk than short-term bonds.
• E) All else equal, high-coupon bonds have less reinvestment rate risk than low-coupon bonds.

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