Market Volatility as a Component of Interest-Rate Risk

question 9

Multiple Choice

Market volatility as a component of interest-rate risk:

• A) affects the amount of interest payments received on a fixed-interest investment
• B) affects the value of a fixed-interest investment at its maturity date
• C) affects the value of a fixed-interest investment sold before its maturity date
• D) both a and b

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