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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