Other Things Being Equal, Assets with Shorter Maturities Have ____

question 43

Multiple Choice

Other things being equal, assets with shorter maturities have ____ durations. Assets that generate more frequent coupon payments have ____ durations.

• A)shorter; longer
• B)shorter; shorter
• C)longer; shorter
• D)longer; longer

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Definitions:

Venules

Small blood vessels that carry blood from the capillaries towards the veins.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the small intestine (and sometimes from the large intestine) into the portal vein of the liver.

Liver

An essential body organ that plays a crucial role in removing toxins, synthesizing proteins, and producing the biochemicals needed for digestion.