Which of the Following Is True of Commercial Paper

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of commercial paper?

• A)It is a secured long-term debt instrument issued by corporations.
• B)It is always issued via an underwriter.
• C)It may help a corporation to raise funds often at rates below those banks charge.
• D)All corporations can tap the commercial paper market.
• E)Total commercial paper outstanding in the US is smaller than total C&I loans.

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