Which of the Following Bonds Would Have the Greatest Percentage

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bonds would have the greatest percentage increase in value if all interest rates fall by 1%?

• A) 20-year, 10% coupon bond.
• B) 20-year, 5% coupon bond.
• C) 1-year, 10% coupon bond.
• D) 20-year, zero coupon bond.
• E) 10-year, zero coupon bond.

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Definitions:

AASB 6

Refers to the Australian Accounting Standards Board standard that deals with the exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources.

AASB 6

Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, an Australian standard that governs the financial reporting of exploration and evaluation expenditures in the mining sector.

Exploration Phase

The period in the development of a mining, oil, or gas project focused on discovering and determining the size and quality of a mineral or hydrocarbon deposit.

Development Phase

A stage in the business cycle or project where new products, ideas, or projects are being developed, prior to commercial production or sale.