Reasons for Using a Bond Ladder Strategy Include

question 109

Multiple Choice

Reasons for using a bond ladder strategy include
I. typically higher rates on long-term bonds.
II. uncertainty concerning future interest rates.
III. lower tax rates on bonds held to maturity.
IV. reducing the amount of time spent managing the bond portfolio.

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

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