Which of the Following Best Describes Maturity Risk

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes maturity risk?

• A)If interest rates increase, bonds with long maturities will increase in price, but bonds with short maturities will decrease in price.
• B)If interest rates increase, bonds with short maturities will increase in price, but bonds with long maturities will decrease in price.
• C)If interest rates increase, bonds with long maturities will decrease in price more than bonds with short maturities.
• D)If interest rates increase, bonds with short maturities will decrease in price more than bonds with long maturities.
• E)If interest rates increase, bonds with long maturities will increase in price more than bonds with short maturities.

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Definitions:

Real Rate Of Return

The annual percentage of profit or loss on an investment adjusted for inflation.

T-Bill Rate

The interest rate paid by U.S. Treasury bills, considered a benchmark for the risk-free interest rate.

Inflation Rate

A surge in the broad cost of goods and services, leading to a fall in the power to purchase.

Net Present Value

A calculation used to assess the profitability of an investment, factoring in the present values of all cash inflows and outflows.