Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Investors pay less for bonds with credit risk than they would for an otherwise identical default-free bond.
• B) Credit spreads fluctuate as perceptions regarding the probability of default change.
• C) Credit spreads are higher for bonds with higher ratings.
• D) We refer to the difference between the yields of the corporate bonds and the treasury yields as the default spread or credit spread.

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Definitions:

Minimum Cash Balance

The lowest amount of cash that a company aims to hold in its accounts to ensure financial stability and meet its operational needs.

Cash Budget

A financial plan that projects future cash flow by estimating incoming cash receipts and outgoing cash payments.

Loans Outstanding

The total amount of borrowed money that is still owed to lenders.

Budgeted Purchases

The estimated amount of purchases a company plans to make in a future period, often part of a budgeting process.