The Largest Component of the Bond Market Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The largest component of the bond market is

• A)Treasury
• B)asset-backed
• C)corporate
• D)tax-exempt
• E)mortgage-backed

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Definitions:

Lock-up

A period post-initial public offering (IPO) during which shareholders are restricted from selling their shares.

Hedge Funds

Investment funds that employ diverse, and often more complex, strategies than traditional mutual funds, including the use of leverage, derivatives, and short selling to generate returns.

Mutual Funds

Investment programs funded by shareholders that trade in diversified holdings and are professionally managed.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum equity an investor must maintain in a margin account after the purchase has been made, to keep the position open.