Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Prices of bonds with lower durations are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
• B) When a bond is trading at a discount, the price increase between coupons will exceed the drop when a coupon is paid, so the bond's price will rise and its discount will decline as time passes.
• C) Coupon bonds may trade at a discount, at a premium, or at par.
• D) The sensitivity of a bond's price changes in interest rates is the bond's duration.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that adjusts net income for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate operating cash flow.

Investing Activity

Financial actions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets or investments outside of the core operations of a business.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since its acquisition.

Operating Activities

Business activities related directly to the production and delivery of goods and services, generating revenue.