Changes in Interest Rates Affect Bond Prices

question 21

Multiple Choice

Changes in interest rates affect bond prices.Which one of the following compensates bond investors for this risk?

• A)real rate of return
• B)default risk premium
• C)taxability risk premium
• D)interest rate risk premium
• E)bond premium

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Definitions:

Exemption Amount

The portion of an individual's income that is not subject to tax, as determined by tax laws.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is gross income minus adjustments, serving as the basis for calculating taxable income on an individual's federal tax return.

Rental Loss

Occurs when the costs of maintaining and renting out a property exceed the income it generates, leading to a financial loss for the owner.

Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount that reduces the income on which you're taxed, varying by filing status, and claimed by those not itemizing deductions.