Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) We can measure a firm's sensitivity to interest rates by computing the duration of its balance sheet.
• B) Just as the interest rate sensitivity of a single cash flow increases with its maturity, the interest rate sensitivity of a stream of cash flows increases with its duration.
• C) By restructuring the balance sheet to increase its duration, we can hedge the firm's interest rate risk.
• D) A firm's market capitalization is determined by the difference in the market value of its assets and its liabilities.

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Definitions:

Operating Lease

A lease agreement allowing the use of an asset without ownership, typically with shorter terms than a finance lease.

Asset-Based Loan

An asset-based loan is a type of lending, often secured by a company's assets, where the loan amount is based on a percentage of the value of those assets.

Operating Lease

A contract that allows for the use of an asset but does not convey ownership rights of the asset to the lessee.

Risk Of Obsolescence

The risk that a product or service becomes outdated and undesired due to new technologies or changes in consumer preferences.