Which of the Following Is Generally True of Bonds

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally true of bonds?

• A) The only bond whose return equals the initial yield to maturity is one whose time to maturity is the same as the holding period.
• B) A rise in interest rates is associated with a fall in bond prices, resulting in capital gains on bonds whose terms to maturity are longer than the holding periods.
• C) The longer a bond's maturity, the smaller is the size of the price change associated with an interest rate change.
• D) Prices and returns for short-term bonds are more volatile than those for longer-term bonds.

Identify physiological, psychological, and behavioral effects of stress.

Understand the importance of interpersonal relations in the workplace in mitigating or exacerbating stress.

Comprehend strategies to manage and reduce stress for individuals and within organizations.

Understand the relationship between stress and major health issues such as heart disease.

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Definitions:

Total Current Assets

Assets of a company that are expected to be used or converted to cash within one year.

Debt/Equity Ratio

Determination of a firm's borrowing dependency, achieved by dividing its liabilities by its shareholder's equity.

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt refers to loans and financial obligations lasting over one year that a company owes and is recorded on its balance sheet.

Long-Term Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt that is due more than one year in the future.