A Call Provision Gives Bondholders the Right to Demand, or "Call

question 22

True/False

A call provision gives bondholders the right to demand, or "call for," the repayment of a bond. Typically, calls are exercised if interest rates rise, because when rates rise the bondholder can get the principal amount back and reinvest it elsewhere at higher rates. 

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared to pay for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the total price consumers are ready to pay for a good or service and what they actually spend on it.

Grapefruit

A citrus fruit known for its slightly bitter and sour taste, commonly used in juices, culinary dishes, and as a diet staple.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, typically representing profits.