Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Long-term bonds have less interest rate price risk but more reinvestment rate risk than short-term bonds.
• B) If interest rates increase, all bond prices will increase, but the increase will be greater for bonds that have less interest rate risk.
• C) Relative to a coupon-bearing bond with the same maturity, a zero coupon bond has more interest rate price risk but less reinvestment rate risk.
• D) Long-term bonds have less interest rate price risk and also less reinvestment rate risk than short-term bonds.
• E) One advantage of a zero coupon Treasury bond is that no one who owns the bond has to pay any taxes on it until it matures or is sold.

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Definitions:

Return On Assets

A financial metric showing the profitability of a company in relation to its overall assets.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The immediate costs associated with producing the goods a company sells, including the price of materials and labor.

Selling And Administrative Expenses

Costs incurred by a company that are not directly linked to the production process, including marketing expenses, salaries of administrative personnel, and office supplies.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically reported as a line item in the income statement.