Adjustable-Rate Bonds Are Identified by Which One of the Following

question 55

Multiple Choice

Adjustable-rate bonds are identified by which one of the following characteristics?

• A)The coupon rate will increase should the credit rating of the bond decline.
• B)Different bonds within the same issue have different coupon rates.
• C)Bondholders can defer coupon payments at their discretion.
• D)The amount of each coupon payment will depend on the free cash flow of the issuer.
• E)The coupon rate changes in response to changes in current market rates.

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