Altman's Study of Bond Mortality Found

question 25

Multiple Choice

Altman's study of bond mortality found

• A) most defaults occur within 2 years of issuance.
• B) in general, the lower the rating at the time of issue, the higher the default rate.
• C) that no AAA rated bonds have defaulted.
• D) AA bonds are the best investment based on lack of defaults.

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