Question 1

Based on the Dominion Bond Rating Service a bond with a rating of AA has what type of credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highest
B)  Superior
C)  Good
D)  Adequate
E)  SpeculativeF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet about stock investments, it is impossible to evaluate bonds using the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The yield to maturity takes into account the relationship among a bond's maturity value and

Accepted Answer

A)  the time to maturity.
B)  the current price.
C)  the dollar amount of interest.
D)  the corporate rate
E)  the time to maturity, the current price, the dollar amount of interest, and the corporate rate.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The dollar amount repaid at maturity on a bond is referred to as its __________________.

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A)  Face value
B)  market value
C)  coupon payment
D)  capital gain
E)  future valueF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

If a bond is purchased at a price above the face value, the yield to maturity is:

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A)  greater than the stated interest rate.
B)  the same as the stated interest rate.
C)  less than the stated interest rate.
D)  zero.
E)  of no significance.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

When a bond is selling for less than its face value, it is said to be selling at a:

Accepted Answer

A)  discount.
B)  premium.
C)  commission.
D)  conservative value.
E)  prospectus value.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

What is the current yield for a $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7 percent and has a current market value of $975?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 percent
B)  7.18 percent
C)  8.33 percent
D)  9 percent
E)  10 percentF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

A convertible bond is a bond that can be exchanged, at the owner's option, for a specified number of shares of the corporation's common stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The only way an investor can make money on a bond investment is to hold the bond until maturity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If overall interest rates in the economy decrease, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in value.
B)  decrease in value.
C)  remain unchanged.
D)  become worthless.
E)  be returned to the corporation.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

A fund to which annual or semiannual deposits are made for the purpose of redeeming a bond issue is called a(n)  ____________ fund.

Accepted Answer

A)  serial
B)  money
C)  debenture
D)  indenture
E)  sinkingF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convertible corporate bonds are more secure than government bonds.
B)  Convertible bonds often pay 1 to 2 percent more interest than nonconvertible bonds.
C)  Because of the conversion feature, it is not necessary to evaluate convertible, corporate bonds.
D)  In reality, there is no guarantee that bondholders will convert to common stock even if the market value of the common stock does increase in value.
E)  Even if convertible bondholders convert their investment to common stock, the bondholders still receive interest payments.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The method used to pay bondholders their interest is the same regardless the type of bond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A 'muni' is a municipal serial bond that partially matures every year for its term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The type of bond that is not registered in the investor's name is a ___________ bond.

Accepted Answer

A)  revenue
B)  general obligation
C)  tax-exempt
D)  zero-coupon
E)  bearerF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 12: Investing in Bonds

If overall interest rates in the economy decrease, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

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The dollar amount repaid at maturity on a bond is referred to as its __________________.

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The only way an investor can make money on a bond investment is to hold the bond until maturity.

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The yield to maturity takes into account the relationship among a bond's maturity value and

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The type of bond that is not registered in the investor's name is a ___________ bond.

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A 'muni' is a municipal serial bond that partially matures every year for its term.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Based on the Dominion Bond Rating Service a bond with a rating of AA has what type of credit?

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Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet about stock investments, it is impossible to evaluate bonds using the Internet.

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When a bond is selling for less than its face value, it is said to be selling at a:

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A fund to which annual or semiannual deposits are made for the purpose of redeeming a bond issue is called a(n) ____________ fund.

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If a bond is purchased at a price above the face value, the yield to maturity is:

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The method used to pay bondholders their interest is the same regardless the type of bond.

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A convertible bond is a bond that can be exchanged, at the owner's option, for a specified number of shares of the corporation's common stock.

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What is the current yield for a $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7 percent and has a current market value of $975?

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Exam 12: Investing in Bonds

If overall interest rates in the economy decrease, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

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The dollar amount repaid at maturity on a bond is referred to as its __________________.

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The only way an investor can make money on a bond investment is to hold the bond until maturity.

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The yield to maturity takes into account the relationship among a bond's maturity value and

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The type of bond that is not registered in the investor's name is a ___________ bond.

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A 'muni' is a municipal serial bond that partially matures every year for its term.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Based on the Dominion Bond Rating Service a bond with a rating of AA has what type of credit?

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Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet about stock investments, it is impossible to evaluate bonds using the Internet.

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When a bond is selling for less than its face value, it is said to be selling at a:

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A fund to which annual or semiannual deposits are made for the purpose of redeeming a bond issue is called a(n) ____________ fund.

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If a bond is purchased at a price above the face value, the yield to maturity is:

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The method used to pay bondholders their interest is the same regardless the type of bond.

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A convertible bond is a bond that can be exchanged, at the owner's option, for a specified number of shares of the corporation's common stock.

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What is the current yield for a $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7 percent and has a current market value of $975?

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