Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Bonds

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes bonds?

• 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.

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