Question 1

XYZ Corporation wants to retire a $60 million bond issue before the maturity date.In order to call the bonds in this issue,the corporation must pay the bondholders the face value plus a premium.What is the typical premium for bonds that have been called?

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A)  $100
B)  $50-$100
C)  $20-$75
D)  $10-$25
E)  $1-$10F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Treasury bills are issued in minimum units of $10,000 with maturities that range from 10 to 30 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In reality,there is no guarantee that convertible bondholders will convert to common stock even if the price of the common stock does increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The price at which a dealer is willing to sell a government security is known as the ____________ price.

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A)  bid
B)  asked
C)  contract
D)  government
E)  adjustedF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Tax-exempt bonds offer slightly higher interest rates than corporate bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interest payments for registered bonds are usually mailed directly to the bondholder of record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Generally,U.S.government securities issued by the Treasury Department:

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A)  are not graded because they are risk free for practical purposes.
B)  receive the Standard & Poor's AAA rating.
C)  receive the Moody's Aaa rating.
D)  receive The Wall Street Journal's U.S.Government rating.
E)  receive the Treasury Department's "risk-free" rating.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The current yield for a bond is determined by dividing the annual income amount by the current market value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of bond would provide the most price stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  discount
B)  short-term
C)  long-term
D)  speculative
E)  zero-couponF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The interest rate for a $1,000 bond is 6 percent.If comparable bonds are paying 8 percent,what is the approximate market value for of the 6 percent bond?

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A)  $1,000
B)  $800
C)  $750
D)  $600
E)  $500F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Tom McCallister buys a bond that the company can retire before maturity if they wish.What type of bond has Tom purchased?

Accepted Answer

A)  debenture bond
B)  subordinated debenture bond
C)  convertible bond
D)  callable bond
E)  high-yield bondF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which bond rating does Standard & Poor's assign to a bond that is in default?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  ZF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Treasury notes are issued in $100 units with a maturity of more than 1 year,but not more than 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stock is a form of debt capital.
B)  Stock must be repaid at maturity.
C)  Bonds are a form of debt capital.
D)  Bonds do not have to be repaid at maturity.
E)  Interest payments to bondholders must be declared by the board of directors.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Dave Johnson's objective was to purchase a government bond that provided some protection against inflation and higher prices.To fulfill this objective,John purchased a:

Accepted Answer

A)  T-bill.
B)  T-note.
C)  T-bond.
D)  TIPS.
E)  general obligation bond.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Corporate and Treasury bonds generally produce more interest revenue than municipal bonds.Why do investors choose to buy municipal bonds?

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Question 17

The legal conditions for a corporate bond are described in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  trustee contract.
B)  bondholder's covenant.
C)  corporate charter.
D)  bond indenture.
E)  bond debenturE.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Because bonds are considered debt financing that must be repaid at maturity,the corporation's financial stability has little effect on the bond's value between the issue date and the maturity date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The financially independent firm or individual that acts as the bondholders' representative is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  chairman of the board.
B)  president of the corporation.
C)  debenture holder.
D)  indenture holder.
E)  trusteE.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which one of the following is issued by state and local governments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treasury bond
B)  Treasury bill
C)  municipal bond
D)  corporate bond
E)  common stockF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 15: Investing in Bonds

Treasury bills are issued in minimum units of $10,000 with maturities that range from 10 to 30 years.

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The interest rate for a $1,000 bond is 6 percent.If comparable bonds are paying 8 percent,what is the approximate market value for of the 6 percent bond?

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Which type of bond would provide the most price stability?

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Generally,U.S.government securities issued by the Treasury Department:

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Which one of the following is issued by state and local governments?

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Which bond rating does Standard & Poor's assign to a bond that is in default?

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The financially independent firm or individual that acts as the bondholders' representative is the:

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Tom McCallister buys a bond that the company can retire before maturity if they wish.What type of bond has Tom purchased?

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Tax-exempt bonds offer slightly higher interest rates than corporate bonds.

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Interest payments for registered bonds are usually mailed directly to the bondholder of record.

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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XYZ Corporation wants to retire a $60 million bond issue before the maturity date.In order to call the bonds in this issue,the corporation must pay the bondholders the face value plus a premium.What is the typical premium for bonds that have been called?

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The legal conditions for a corporate bond are described in the:

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Dave Johnson's objective was to purchase a government bond that provided some protection against inflation and higher prices.To fulfill this objective,John purchased a:

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The current yield for a bond is determined by dividing the annual income amount by the current market value.

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Because bonds are considered debt financing that must be repaid at maturity,the corporation's financial stability has little effect on the bond's value between the issue date and the maturity date.

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Treasury notes are issued in $100 units with a maturity of more than 1 year,but not more than 10 years.

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Corporate and Treasury bonds generally produce more interest revenue than municipal bonds.Why do investors choose to buy municipal bonds?

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In reality,there is no guarantee that convertible bondholders will convert to common stock even if the price of the common stock does increase.

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The price at which a dealer is willing to sell a government security is known as the ____________ price.

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