The Increase You Realize in Buying Power as a Result

question 21

Multiple Choice

The increase you realize in buying power as a result of owning a bond is referred to as the ________ rate of return.

• A)inflated
• B)market
• C)nominal
• D)real
• E)risk-free

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Third Party

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Barriers

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