Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) When a bond is trading at a discount, the price drop when a coupon is paid will be larger than the price increase between coupons, so the bond's discount will tend to decline as time passes.
• B) When a bond trades at a price equal to its face value, it is said to trade at par.
• C) As interest rates and bond yield rise, bond prices will fall.
• D) Ultimately, the prices of all bonds approach the bond's face value when the bonds mature and their last coupon are paid.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The change in consumer's purchasing power due to a change in real income, affecting the quantity of goods they can buy.

Price Change

A variation in the cost of goods and services in a market, influenced by factors such as supply and demand, inflation, or governmental policy.

Charitable Giving

The act of giving money, goods, or time to the unfortunate, either directly or by means of a charitable trust or other worthy cause.

Income Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in real income, which can stem from increases or decreases in wages, or from price changes affecting the purchasing power of income.