Inflation-Indexed Treasury Securities: I

question 11

Multiple Choice

Inflation-indexed Treasury securities: I.adjust the principal amount on an annual basis.
II) are default-free.
III) offer a positive real rate of return.
IV) have a variable coupon rate.

• A) II and III only
• B) III and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) I, II, and IV only
• E) I, II, III, and IV

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