Which of the Following Statements About Bonds Is Most Correct

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bonds is most correct?

• A) The current yield on a bond is fixed over the life of the bond.
• B) The coupon rate on bond changes periodically on most long-term bonds,
• C) The yield to maturity on a bond is fixed as long as the bond is held until maturity.
• D) The price of a bond increases as the market interest rates increase.

Identify the variables that influence a firm's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).

Understand the importance of project risk assessment beyond the use of WACC as a cutoff rate.

Acknowledge the influence of market conditions and investor behavior on firm's WACC and cost of capital.

Recognize the relevance of yield-to-maturity and debt rating in estimating the cost of debt.

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