List the Five Basic Factors Which Explain the Differences in Interest

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Essay

List the five basic factors which explain the differences in interest rates on different securities at any point in time.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

A form of profit distribution by a corporation to its shareholders, paid in cash from the company's current or retained earnings.

Trading Securities

Financial assets that are purchased by an entity not for long-term investment but rather with the intention to sell them in the near term to make a profit.

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability based on current market prices or valuations.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements, not necessarily aligning with the calendar year.