A Normal Yield Curve Is Upward-Sloping and Indicates Generally Cheaper

question 102

True/False

A normal yield curve is upward-sloping and indicates generally cheaper short-term borrowing costs than long-term borrowing costs.

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Definitions:

Maturity Value

The amount that will be paid to the holder of a financial instrument at its maturity date.

Bought Deals

An arrangement in which an investment bank buys an entire new issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors.

Underwriters

Entities or individuals that evaluate and assume the risk associated with financial transactions, often seen in insurance and investment banking.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares and have been bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the market.