Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Financial Markets

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes financial markets?

• A) Capital market instruments include both long-term debt and common stocks.
• B) Banker's acceptance has no default risk.
• C) Foreign banks are more restricted from operating in Canada.
• D) The original maturity of a commercial loan can go up to ten years.

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Definitions:

Principal Collection

refers to the portion of payments received that goes towards reducing the outstanding principal balance of a loan.

Equipment Purchase

Equipment purchase refers to the acquisition of physical assets, such as machinery or tools, necessary for a company to operate and produce goods or provide services.

Operating Activities

Transactions and events that relate to the core business functions, such as receipts from sales of goods and services, payments to suppliers, and salaries to employees.

Depreciable Asset

A type of asset that loses value over time due to wear and tear, decay, or obsolescence, which can be accounted for through depreciation.