Which Combination of Bond Characteristics Causes a Bond to Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which combination of bond characteristics causes a bond to be most sensitive to changes in market interest rates?
I. low coupon rates
II. high coupon rates
III. short time to maturity
IV. long time to maturity

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

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Definitions:

Carrying Amounts

The value at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet after accounting for depreciation, amortization, and impairment costs.

Negative Goodwill

A situation that occurs when the purchase price of a company is less than the fair value of its net assets, often recognized as a gain in the acquirer's profit and loss account.

Identifiable Net Assets

Assets of an acquired company that can be assigned a fair value and are capable of being separated or divided from the entity for recognition during an acquisition.

Contingent Consideration

Contingent consideration refers to a payment that may be required in the future, the amount of which depends on certain events or conditions that may or may not happen.