Which of the Following Statements About Convertible Bonds Are True

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about convertible bonds are true?
I. The conversion price does not change over time.
II. The associated stocks may not pay dividends as long as the bonds are outstanding.
III. Most convertibles are also callable at the discretion of the firm.
IV. They may be thought of as straight bonds plus a call option.

• A) I and III only
• B) I and IV only
• C) I, II, and IV only
• D) III and IV only

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Definitions:

Quantity Effect

The impact on the total quantity bought or sold in a market as a result of changes in price.

Least Elastic

Refers to the good or service with the least sensitivity to changes in price, meaning the quantity demanded or supplied changes very little with price changes.

Immediate Market Period

A very short time frame in market analysis where the supply of goods is fixed.

Price Elasticity

An indicator showing the degree to which the demand for a product changes in response to a price change for that product, calculated as a percentage.