Question 1

A company is planning to raise $1 million to finance a new plant. Which statement regarding the cost of debt is true?

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A)   The company would be especially eager to have a call provision included in the indenture if its management thinks that interest rates are almost certain to rise in the foreseeable future.
B)   If debt is used to raise the $1 million, with $500,000 as first mortgage bonds on the new plant and $500,000 as debentures, the interest rate would be lower than it would be if the entire $1 million were raised by selling first mortgage bonds.
C)   If two tiers of debt are used (with one senior and one subordinated debt class) , the subordinated debt will carry a lower interest rate.
D)   If debt is used to raise the $1 million, the cost of the debt would be lower if the debt were in the form of a fixed-rate bond rather than a floating-rate bond.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

You are considering two bonds. Bond A has a 9% annual coupon while Bond B has a 6% annual coupon. Both bonds have a 7% yield to maturity, and the YTM is expected to remain constant. Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)   The price of Bond B will decrease over time, but the price of Bond A will increase over time.
B)   The prices of both bonds will remain unchanged.
C)   The price of Bond A will decrease over time, but the price of Bond B will increase over time.
D)   The prices of both bonds will increase over time, but the price of Bond A will increase by more.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A call provision gives bondholders the right to demand, or "call for," repayment of a bond. Typically, calls are exercised if interest rates rise, because when rates rise the bondholder can get the principal amount back and reinvest it elsewhere at higher rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As a general rule, a company's debentures have higher required interest rates than its mortgage bonds because mortgage bonds are backed by specific assets while debentures are unsecured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In corporate bonds, what is a "Canada call" used for calculating?

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A)   the maturity date
B)   the default probability
C)   the market risk
D)   the buy-back priceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)   All else being equal, secured debt is more risky than unsecured debt.
B)   The expected return on a corporate bond must be more than its promised return if the probability of default is greater than zero.
C)   All else being equal, senior debt has more default risk than subordinated debt.
D)   A company's bond rating is affected by its financial ratios and provisions in its indenture.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Sadik Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,280 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $135 annual coupon and have a 15-year maturity, but they can be called in 5 years at $1,050. What is their yield to call (YTC) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   6.39%
B)   6.72%
C)   7.08%
D)   7.45%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

ABC Inc. issued at par value a 15-year 6% semiannual coupon bond with a par value of $1,000. At the end of 2 years the market interest increases to 7%. One year later, the market interest is 8%. If an investor purchases the bond at the end of year 2 and sold it 1 year later, how much is the capital gain or loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   +$10.00
B)   -$68.02
C)   -$84.75
D)   -$91.56E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which statement regarding rate risk is true?

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A)   A zero coupon bond of any maturity will have more interest rate price risk than any coupon bond, even a perpetuity.
B)   If their maturities and other characteristics were the same, a 5% coupon bond would have more interest rate price risk than a 10% coupon bond.
C)   A 10-year coupon bond would have more reinvestment rate risk than a 5-year coupon bond, but all 10-year coupon bonds have the same amount of reinvestment rate risk.
D)   If their maturities and other characteristics were the same, a 5% coupon bond would have less interest rate price risk than a 10% coupon bond.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

When interest rates fall, investors have more incentive to sell their retractable bonds back to the issuer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which statement regarding the yield curve is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   If inflation is expected to increase in the future, and if the maturity risk premium (MRP)  is greater than zero, then the yield curve will have an upward slope.
B)   If the maturity risk premium (MRP)  is greater than zero, then the yield curve must have an upward slope.
C)   If the maturity risk premium (MRP)  equals zero, the yield curve must be flat.
D)   The yield curve can never be downward sloping.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Issued by the government of Canada, real return bonds are free from default risk. However, they are still subject to interest rate risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What effect would a 100 basis point drop in yield have on bond prices?

Accepted Answer

A)   It would have a larger impact on bond prices when yields are high.
B)   It would have a larger impact on bond prices when yields are low.
C)   It would have the same impact on bond prices regardless of whether yields are high or low.
D)   It would cause bond prices to fall in general.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

McCue Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,250. They pay a $120 annual coupon, have a 15-year maturity, and a $1,000 par value, but they can be called in 5 years at $1,050. Assume that no costs other than the call premium would be incurred to call and refund the bonds, and also assume that the yield curve is horizontal, with rates expected to remain at current levels on into the future. What is the difference between this bond's YTM and its YTC? (Subtract the YTC from the YTM.)

Accepted Answer

A)   2.11%
B)   2.32%
C)   2.55%
D)   2.80%E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

An investor is considering buying one of two 10-year, $1,000 face value bonds: Bond A has a 7% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 9% annual coupon. Both bonds have a yield to maturity of 8%, which is expected to remain constant for the next 10 years. Which statement regarding these bonds is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bond B has a higher price than Bond A today, but one year from now the bonds will have the same price.
B)   One year from now, Bond A's price will be higher than it is today.
C)   Bond A's current yield is greater than 8%.
D)   Bond A has a higher price than Bond B today, but one year from now the bonds will have the same price.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about bond yields is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   If a bond is selling at a discount, the yield to call is a better measure of return than the yield to maturity.
B)   On an expected yield basis, the expected capital gains yield will always be positive because an investor would not purchase a bond with an expected capital loss.
C)   If a coupon bond is selling at par, its current yield equals its yield to maturity.
D)   The current yield on Bond A exceeds the current yield on Bond B; therefore, Bond A must have a higher yield to maturity than Bond B.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Junk bonds are high-risk, high-yield debt instruments. They are often used to finance leveraged buyouts and mergers, and to provide financing to companies of questionable financial strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Income bonds pay interest only if the issuing company actually earns the indicated interest. Thus, these securities cannot bankrupt a company, and this makes them safer from an investor's perspective than regular bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bond A has a 9% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 7% annual coupon. Both bonds have the same maturity, a face value of $1,000, and an 8% yield to maturity. Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bond A's capital gains yield is greater than Bond B's capital gains yield.
B)   Bond A trades at a discount, whereas Bond B trades at a premium.
C)   If the yield to maturity for both bonds immediately decreases to 6%, Bond A's bond will have a larger percentage increase in value.
D)   Bond A's current yield is greater than that of Bond B.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Consider some bonds with one annual coupon payment of 7.25%. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, a current price of $1,125, and they will mature in 13 years. What is the yield to maturity on these bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)   5.56%
B)   5.85%
C)   6.14%
D)   6.45%E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Bonds, Bond Valuation, and Interest Rates

An investor is considering buying one of two 10-year, $1,000 face value bonds: Bond A has a 7% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 9% annual coupon. Both bonds have a yield to maturity of 8%, which is expected to remain constant for the next 10 years. Which statement regarding these bonds is correct?

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Consider some bonds with one annual coupon payment of 7.25%. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, a current price of $1,125, and they will mature in 13 years. What is the yield to maturity on these bonds?

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Sadik Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,280 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $135 annual coupon and have a 15-year maturity, but they can be called in 5 years at $1,050. What is their yield to call (YTC) ?

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A company is planning to raise $1 million to finance a new plant. Which statement regarding the cost of debt is true?

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As a general rule, a company's debentures have higher required interest rates than its mortgage bonds because mortgage bonds are backed by specific assets while debentures are unsecured.

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You are considering two bonds. Bond A has a 9% annual coupon while Bond B has a 6% annual coupon. Both bonds have a 7% yield to maturity, and the YTM is expected to remain constant. Which of the following statements is correct?

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In corporate bonds, what is a "Canada call" used for calculating?

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Bond A has a 9% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 7% annual coupon. Both bonds have the same maturity, a face value of $1,000, and an 8% yield to maturity. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Issued by the government of Canada, real return bonds are free from default risk. However, they are still subject to interest rate risk.

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Income bonds pay interest only if the issuing company actually earns the indicated interest. Thus, these securities cannot bankrupt a company, and this makes them safer from an investor's perspective than regular bonds.

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When interest rates fall, investors have more incentive to sell their retractable bonds back to the issuer.

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Which statement regarding rate risk is true?

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Which of the following statements about bond yields is true?

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A call provision gives bondholders the right to demand, or "call for," repayment of a bond. Typically, calls are exercised if interest rates rise, because when rates rise the bondholder can get the principal amount back and reinvest it elsewhere at higher rates.

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Junk bonds are high-risk, high-yield debt instruments. They are often used to finance leveraged buyouts and mergers, and to provide financing to companies of questionable financial strength.

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What effect would a 100 basis point drop in yield have on bond prices?

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Which statement regarding the yield curve is true?

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Exam 6: Bonds, Bond Valuation, and Interest Rates

An investor is considering buying one of two 10-year, $1,000 face value bonds: Bond A has a 7% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 9% annual coupon. Both bonds have a yield to maturity of 8%, which is expected to remain constant for the next 10 years. Which statement regarding these bonds is correct?

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Consider some bonds with one annual coupon payment of 7.25%. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, a current price of $1,125, and they will mature in 13 years. What is the yield to maturity on these bonds?

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Sadik Inc.'s bonds currently sell for $1,280 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $135 annual coupon and have a 15-year maturity, but they can be called in 5 years at $1,050. What is their yield to call (YTC) ?

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A company is planning to raise $1 million to finance a new plant. Which statement regarding the cost of debt is true?

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As a general rule, a company's debentures have higher required interest rates than its mortgage bonds because mortgage bonds are backed by specific assets while debentures are unsecured.

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You are considering two bonds. Bond A has a 9% annual coupon while Bond B has a 6% annual coupon. Both bonds have a 7% yield to maturity, and the YTM is expected to remain constant. Which of the following statements is correct?

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In corporate bonds, what is a "Canada call" used for calculating?

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Bond A has a 9% annual coupon, while Bond B has a 7% annual coupon. Both bonds have the same maturity, a face value of $1,000, and an 8% yield to maturity. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Issued by the government of Canada, real return bonds are free from default risk. However, they are still subject to interest rate risk.

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Income bonds pay interest only if the issuing company actually earns the indicated interest. Thus, these securities cannot bankrupt a company, and this makes them safer from an investor's perspective than regular bonds.

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When interest rates fall, investors have more incentive to sell their retractable bonds back to the issuer.

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Which statement regarding rate risk is true?

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Which of the following statements about bond yields is true?

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A call provision gives bondholders the right to demand, or "call for," repayment of a bond. Typically, calls are exercised if interest rates rise, because when rates rise the bondholder can get the principal amount back and reinvest it elsewhere at higher rates.

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Junk bonds are high-risk, high-yield debt instruments. They are often used to finance leveraged buyouts and mergers, and to provide financing to companies of questionable financial strength.

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What effect would a 100 basis point drop in yield have on bond prices?

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Which statement regarding the yield curve is true?

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