For Bonds, Price Sensitivity to a Given Change in Interest

question 76

True/False

For bonds, price sensitivity to a given change in interest rates is generally greater the longer before the bond matures.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the degree to which a company is financing its operations through debt versus wholly owned funds.

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed by its shareholders' equity, indicating the level of debt used to finance assets.

Net Profit Margin

A profitability ratio that shows what percentage of sales has turned into profits after all expenses are deducted.