Question 1

The value of a bond is inversely related to changes in the investor's present required rate of return.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A bond will sell at a premium (above par value)if

Accepted Answer

A) the market value of the bond is greater than the discount rate of the bond. 
B) investor's current required rate of return is below the coupon rate of the bond. 
C) current market interest rates are moving in the same direction as bond values. 
D) the economy is in a recession. 
A) the market value of the bond is greater than the discount rate of the bond. 
B) investor's current required rate of return is below the coupon rate of the bond. 
C) current market interest rates are moving in the same direction as bond values. 
D) the economy is in a recession.

Question 3

In an efficient market,the market value and intrinsic value of a security should be equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Two bonds are identical except for their maturity.The bonds have a coupon rate that is greater than their yield to maturity.Which of the following is true when comparing the two bonds?

Accepted Answer

A) The longer maturity bond has a greater premium (is priced farther above par). 
B) The longer maturity bond has a smaller premium (is priced above par but closer to par). 
C) The longer maturity bond has a greater discount (is priced farther below par). 
D) The longer maturity bond has a smaller discount (is priced below par but closer to par). 
A) The longer maturity bond has a greater premium (is priced farther above par). 
B) The longer maturity bond has a smaller premium (is priced above par but closer to par). 
C) The longer maturity bond has a greater discount (is priced farther below par). 
D) The longer maturity bond has a smaller discount (is priced below par but closer to par).

Question 5

William Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 7% and mature in 10 years.Smith Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 5% and mature in 10 years.Given this information,which of the following statements is MOST correct?

Accepted Answer

A) William Corp.Bonds will have a higher yield to maturity than Smith Corp.Bonds. 
B) Smith Corp.Bonds will sell for a lower price than William Corp.Bonds. 
C) Smith Corp.Bonds are riskier than William Corp.Bonds. 
D) If both bonds have the same yield to maturity,then the price of Smith Corp.Bonds must be less than the price of William Corp.Bonds. 
A) William Corp.Bonds will have a higher yield to maturity than Smith Corp.Bonds. 
B) Smith Corp.Bonds will sell for a lower price than William Corp.Bonds. 
C) Smith Corp.Bonds are riskier than William Corp.Bonds. 
D) If both bonds have the same yield to maturity,then the price of Smith Corp.Bonds must be less than the price of William Corp.Bonds.

The value of a bond is inversely related to changes in the investor's present required rate of return.

A bond will sell at a premium (above par value)if

In an efficient market,the market value and intrinsic value of a security should be equal.

Two bonds are identical except for their maturity.The bonds have a coupon rate that is greater than their yield to maturity.Which of the following is true when comparing the two bonds?

William Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 7% and mature in 10 years.Smith Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 5% and mature in 10 years.Given this information,which of the following statements is MOST correct?

An Introduction to the Foundations of Financial Management

The Financial Markets and Interest Rates

Understanding Financial Statements and Cash Flows

Evaluating a Firms Financial Performance

The Time Value of Money

The Meaning and Measurement of Risk and Return

The Valuation and Characteristics of Stock

The Cost of Capital

Capital-Budgeting Techniques and Practice

Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting

Determining the Financing Mix

Dividend Policy and Internal Financing

Short-Term Financial Planning

Working-Capital Management

International Business Finance

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Exam 7: The Valuation and Characteristics of Bonds

The value of a bond is inversely related to changes in the investor's present required rate of return.

A bond will sell at a premium (above par value)if

In an efficient market,the market value and intrinsic value of a security should be equal.

Two bonds are identical except for their maturity.The bonds have a coupon rate that is greater than their yield to maturity.Which of the following is true when comparing the two bonds?

William Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 7% and mature in 10 years.Smith Corp.Bonds have a current yield of 5% and mature in 10 years.Given this information,which of the following statements is MOST correct?

An Introduction to the Foundations of Financial Management

The Financial Markets and Interest Rates

Understanding Financial Statements and Cash Flows

Evaluating a Firms Financial Performance

The Time Value of Money

The Meaning and Measurement of Risk and Return

The Valuation and Characteristics of Stock

The Cost of Capital

Capital-Budgeting Techniques and Practice

Cash Flows and Other Topics in Capital Budgeting

Determining the Financing Mix

Dividend Policy and Internal Financing

Short-Term Financial Planning

Working-Capital Management

International Business Finance

Cash,receivables,and Inventory Management

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