Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Interest Rate and Reinvestment

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes interest rate and reinvestment rate risk?

• 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.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Accounts Receivable

Forecasted or estimated amounts that a business expects to receive from customers for credit sales.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business where payment is delayed as per agreed terms, allowing the customer to pay at a later date.

Cash Budget

A forecast of cash inflows and outflows for a business or individual for a specific period of time.

Budgeted Income Statement

A financial statement that forecasts a company's revenue, expenses, and net income for a future period.