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:

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits, usually through dividends.

Financing Activities

Transactions and events where cash is raised for the business through borrowing or issuing equity, reflected in the cash flow statement.

Cash Flows

The movement of money into and out of a business, indicating the company's ability to generate cash from operations, investments, and financing activities.

Operating Activities

Day-to-day actions that a company takes in conducting its business, such as selling products, managing costs, and paying wages.