Which of the Following Statements Regarding Commercial Paper Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding commercial paper is false?

• A) With dealer paper, dealers sell the commercial paper to investors in exchange for a spread (or fee) for their services.
• B) With dealer paper, the spread increases the proceeds that the issuing firm receives, thereby decreasing the effective cost of the paper.
• C) The minimum face value is $25,000, and most commercial paper has a face value of at least $100,000.
• D) With direct paper, the firm sells the security directly to investors.

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