The Higher the Bond Rating, the More Default Risk Associated

question 31

True/False

The higher the bond rating, the more default risk associated with the bond.

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Definitions:

Probability

An indicator of the probability that a particular event will happen, represented by a numerical value ranging from 0 to 1, with 0 denoting an impossibility and 1 denoting absolute certainty.

Market Risk Premium

The excess return that investors require for choosing to purchase stocks over "risk-free" securities, reflecting the additional risk of equity investments.

Expected Rate Of Return

The expected percentage of gain or loss an investment is projected to generate over a given period of time.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which prices for services and goods are increasing overall, leading to a decrease in buying power.