Assume That the Risk-Free Zero Rates Are Increasing with Maturity

question 3

Multiple Choice

Assume that the risk-free zero rates are increasing with maturity (That is,the 6-months zero rate is lower than the one-year zero rate,which is lower than the two-year zero rate,etc) .It must be that:

• A)The yield-to-maturity curve for coupon bonds lies below the yield-to-maturity curve for zeros
• B)The yield-to-maturity curve for coupon bonds equals the yield-to-maturity curve for zeros
• C)The yield-to-maturity curve for coupon bonds lies above the yield-to-maturity curve for zeros
• D)The yield-to-maturity curve for coupon bonds lies above the yield-to-maturity curve for zeros for maturities less than one year,but lies below the yield-to-maturity curve for zeros for maturities greater than one year.

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Definitions:

Expected Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are anticipated in a social or cultural setting based on norms or standards.

Traits

Characteristics or qualities defining individuals' personalities, thought to be relatively stable over time and influencing behavior.

Gender Roles

Social and cultural norms dictating what behaviors, activities, and roles are considered appropriate for men and women.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

The features that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.