Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The total yield on a bond is derived from dividends plus changes in the price of the bond.
• B) Bonds are riskier than common stocks and therefore have higher required returns.
• C) Bonds issued by larger companies always have lower yields to maturity (less risk) than bonds issued by smaller companies.
• D) The market value of a bond will always approach its par value as its maturity date approaches, provided the bond's required return remains constant.
• E) If the Federal Reserve unexpectedly announces that it expects inflation to increase, then we would probably observe an immediate increase in bond prices.

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