A Corporate Bond That Is Secured by Various Assets of the Issuing

question 86

Multiple Choice

A corporate bond that is secured by various assets of the issuing firm is called a(n) ____________ bond.

• A)debenture
• B)indenture
• C)mortgage
• D)preemptive
• E)treasury

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