Question 1

A premium bond is a bond whose par value is greater than the market value of that bond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If the model below is to give a "reasonable" valuation of a stock,which of the following is not a valid assumption for the model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth,g,is negative. 
B)  There will be no growth,i.e. ,g is zero. 
C)  The growth rate exceeds the required rate of return. 
D)  The required return is exceptionally high (rs > 30%). 
E)  All of the above are workable assumptions and are valid in the sense that the model can be used even if they hold true. 
A)  Growth,g,is negative. 
B)  There will be no growth,i.e. ,g is zero. 
C)  The growth rate exceeds the required rate of return. 
D)  The required return is exceptionally high (rs > 30%). 
E)  All of the above are workable assumptions and are valid in the sense that the model can be used even if they hold true.

Question 3

According to the textbook model,under conditions of nonconstant growth,the discount rate utilized to find the present value of the expected cash flows will be the same for the initial growth period as for the normal growth period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A newly issued bond generally sells at,or very close to,its par value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If two bonds have the same maturity and the same expected rate of return,but one has a higher coupon,the price of the low coupon bond will be more affected by a given change in interest rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are trying to determine the appropriate price to pay for a share of common stock.If you purchase this stock,you plan to hold it for 1 year.At the end of the year you expect to receive a dividend of $5.50 and to sell the stock for $154.The appropriate rate of return for this stock is 16 percent.What should be the current price of this stock?

Accepted Answer

A)  $137.50 
B)  $150.22 
C)  $162.18 
D)  $98.25 
E)  $175.83 
A)  $137.50 
B)  $150.22 
C)  $162.18 
D)  $98.25 
E)  $175.83

A premium bond is a bond whose par value is greater than the market value of that bond.

If the model below is to give a "reasonable" valuation of a stock,which of the following is not a valid assumption for the model?

According to the textbook model,under conditions of nonconstant growth,the discount rate utilized to find the present value of the expected cash flows will be the same for the initial growth period as for the normal growth period.

A newly issued bond generally sells at,or very close to,its par value.

If two bonds have the same maturity and the same expected rate of return,but one has a higher coupon,the price of the low coupon bond will be more affected by a given change in interest rates.

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Exam 10: Valuation Concepts

A premium bond is a bond whose par value is greater than the market value of that bond.

If the model below is to give a "reasonable" valuation of a stock,which of the following is not a valid assumption for the model?

According to the textbook model,under conditions of nonconstant growth,the discount rate utilized to find the present value of the expected cash flows will be the same for the initial growth period as for the normal growth period.

A newly issued bond generally sells at,or very close to,its par value.

If two bonds have the same maturity and the same expected rate of return,but one has a higher coupon,the price of the low coupon bond will be more affected by a given change in interest rates.

An Overview of Finance

Financial Assets Instruments

Financial Markets and the Investment Banking Process

Financial Intermediaries and the Banking System

The Cost of Money Interest Rates

Business Organizations and the Tax Environment

Analysis of Financial Statements

Financial Planning and Control

Time Value of Money

Risk and Rates of Return

The Cost of Capital

Capital Budgeting

Capital Structure and Dividend Policy Decisions

Working Capital Management

Investment and Securities

Investment Analysis and Valuation Techniques

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