Exam 14: Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives

Jacqueline is attempting to determine the value of her preferred stock. She needs to form a fraction with the annual preferred stock dividend on the top and ________ on the bottom.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 101

If you are the owners of a share of preferred stock then you have voting rights.

(True/False)

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Question 102

If the school district wants to build a new high school, they can sell municipal bonds.

(True/False)

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Question 103

Using a financial calculator calculate the value of a bond that matures in 20 years with a coupon interest rate of 10%, which is the required rate of return, and a par value of $1,000.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 104

What is the value of the current yield?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 105

There is an inverse relationship between interest rates and bond values.

(True/False)

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Question 106

When a preferred stock requires that all past unpaid preferred stock dividends must be paid before any common stock dividends can be declared, this preferred stock has a ________ feature.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 107

Kathy Faust was paid all of her past dividends before any common stock dividends were declared. Obviously, she profited from preferred stock's ________ feature.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 108

A bond rating is really a measure of a bond's ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 109

Which of the following is true regarding fluctuations in the prices of bonds?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 110

You are considering the purchase of one of two different bonds, a muni, which currently yields 6%, and a corporate, which currently yields 10%. If you are trying to maximize your return and you are in a 38% tax bracket, which of the following is true?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 111

What, if any, are the pros and cons of speculating in precious metals, precious gems, and collectibles?

(Essay)

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Question 112

The biggest single payer in the bond market is the U.S. Government

(True/False)

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Question 113

Approximately two-thirds of Americans own their own homes.

(True/False)

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Question 114

Sherman has three bonds with a $1,000 par value that pay a 9% coupon interest rate. How much will he earn every six months?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 115

An indenture is an unsecured long-term bond.

(True/False)

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Question 116

An unsecured long-term bond is known as a(n) ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 117

In the event that a corporation files for bankruptcy, bond trustees have the power to ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 118

Make a list and check it twice to tell how to select a good bond.

(Essay)

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Question 119

What are the disadvantages associated with investing directly in real estate?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 120

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Jacqueline is attempting to determine the value of her preferred stock. She needs to form a fraction with the annual preferred stock dividend on the top and ________ on the bottom.

If you are the owners of a share of preferred stock then you have voting rights.

If the school district wants to build a new high school, they can sell municipal bonds.

Using a financial calculator calculate the value of a bond that matures in 20 years with a coupon interest rate of 10%, which is the required rate of return, and a par value of $1,000.

What is the value of the current yield?

There is an inverse relationship between interest rates and bond values.

When a preferred stock requires that all past unpaid preferred stock dividends must be paid before any common stock dividends can be declared, this preferred stock has a ________ feature.

Kathy Faust was paid all of her past dividends before any common stock dividends were declared. Obviously, she profited from preferred stock's ________ feature.

A bond rating is really a measure of a bond's ________.

Which of the following is true regarding fluctuations in the prices of bonds?

You are considering the purchase of one of two different bonds, a muni, which currently yields 6%, and a corporate, which currently yields 10%. If you are trying to maximize your return and you are in a 38% tax bracket, which of the following is true?

What, if any, are the pros and cons of speculating in precious metals, precious gems, and collectibles?

The biggest single payer in the bond market is the U.S. Government

Approximately two-thirds of Americans own their own homes.

Sherman has three bonds with a $1,000 par value that pay a 9% coupon interest rate. How much will he earn every six months?

An indenture is an unsecured long-term bond.

An unsecured long-term bond is known as a(n) ________.

In the event that a corporation files for bankruptcy, bond trustees have the power to ________.

Make a list and check it twice to tell how to select a good bond.

What are the disadvantages associated with investing directly in real estate?

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