Investors Who Purchase Bonds Having Lower Credit Ratings Should Expect

question 6

Multiple Choice

Investors who purchase bonds having lower credit ratings should expect:

• A) lower yields to maturity.
• B) higher default possibilities.
• C) lower coupon payments.
• D) higher purchase prices.

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