Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The bond's expected return, which is equal to the firm's debt cost of capital, is less than the yield to maturity if there is a risk of default.
• B) The two best-known bond-rating companies are Standard & Poor's and Dow Jones.
• C) Bonds in the bottom five categories are often called speculative bonds, junk bonds, or high-yield bonds.
• D) Bond ratings encourage widespread investor participation and relatively liquid markets.

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Definitions:

Bondholder

A bondholder is an individual or institution that holds the debt security issued by governments or corporations, entitling them to receive interest payments and the return of principal.

Premium

A Premium refers to the amount paid for a contract of insurance or the amount by which a bond or stock's market value exceeds its face value or par value.

Effective-interest

Another term for the effective interest method, emphasizing the allocation of interest over the life of financial instruments like bonds.

Interest Expense

Interest expense is the cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, paid as interest on debt such as loans, bonds, or lines of credit.