Stephanie Is Interested Only in the Rate of Interest and Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Stephanie is interested only in the rate of interest and is willing to take a great deal of risk in exchange for a high return.Which of the following bonds should she look for?

• A)federal bonds with short terms
• B)provincial bonds with long terms
• C)corporate bonds with short terms
• D)corporate bonds with long terms

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