Cliff Clarkson Is 70 Years Old and Wants to Diversify

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Essay

Cliff Clarkson is 70 years old and wants to diversify his investment portfolio.He must decide if he should invest in tax-free municipal bonds or in corporate bonds.The tax-free bonds are highly rated and pay 4.5%.The corporate bonds are more speculative and pay 6.5%
a.If Cliff is in the 25% tax bracket,what is the taxable equivalent yield for the municipal bond?
b.If you were Cliff,would you choose the municipal bonds or the corporate bonds?
Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Control Of The Firm

The concept referring to who holds significant decision-making power in a company, usually the board of directors or shareholders.

Dual

Pertaining to or involving two parts, elements, or aspects.

Stock Classes

Different types of shares that a company can issue, each of which might have specific rights, privileges, or voting powers.

Capital Gains

The financial gain achieved when the selling price of an asset or investment surpasses its original buying price.