When Investors Purchase Bonds That Mature at Regular Intervals in Order

question 77

Multiple Choice

When investors purchase bonds that mature at regular intervals in order to balance risk and return,they are creating a:

• A)bond ladder.
• B)staggered investment program.
• C)incremental investment program.
• D)step-up allocation program.
• E)guaranteed investment program.

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