Finance 101: Money and Financial System
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect finance?

  • Includes credit transformation, maturity transformation, and liquidity transformation.
  • Involves financial intermediaries who connect borrowers and lenders.
  • Financial institutions are heavily regulated by the government.
  • Funds are raised directly from savers. (correct)
  • What is the main difference between stocks and bonds?

  • Stocks are traded in primary markets, while bonds are traded in secondary markets.
  • Stockholders have a senior claim on the firm's income, while bondholders have a residual claim.
  • Stocks represent ownership, while bonds represent borrowing. (correct)
  • Stocks are always long-term securities, while bonds can be short-term or long-term.
  • Which of the following is NOT a benefit of secondary markets?

  • Facilitating price discovery for securities.
  • Providing liquidity for securities.
  • Providing feedback to corporate governance.
  • Providing a platform for new security issues. (correct)
  • What is the primary reason for the problem of adverse selection in financial markets?

    <p>Lack of information about borrowers' creditworthiness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a solution to the problem of moral hazard in financial markets?

    <p>Financial intermediaries monitoring borrowers' actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge associated with delegated monitoring?

    <p>High costs of monitoring borrowers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between bondholders and stockholders in a company?

    <p>Bondholders have a senior claim on the company's income, while stockholders have a residual claim. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following financial institutions provides liquidity services?

    <p>Commercial banks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates?

    <p>They are inversely related. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a simple loan?

    <p>A one-time repayment of the entire principal plus interest at maturity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yield to maturity (YTM) for a one-year discount bond calculated as?

    <p>(Face value - current price) / current price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a fixed payment loan, what does each payment cover?

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    What characterizes a discount bond?

    <p>It pays the full face value at maturity and is bought at a discount. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main roles of money?

    <p>Medium of exchange, unit of account, store of value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes M1 in the money supply?

    <p>Currency and demand deposits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes fiat money?

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    How is inflation commonly calculated?

    <p>By comparing the price levels of goods over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly defines money?

    <p>Anything generally accepted as payment for goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between duration and interest rates?

    <p>Inversely proportional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why longer-term bonds have greater interest rate risk?

    <p>There is more uncertainty about future interest rates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does duration affect a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes?

    <p>Higher duration = higher sensitivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors would generally lead to a higher duration for a bond?

    <p>A lower coupon rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are interest rates important for financial institutions?

    <p>Interest rates determine the profitability of loans and investments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary function of commercial banks?

    <p>Taking deposits and providing loans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do insurance companies primarily protect individuals?

    <p>By offering various types of insurance policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of financial institution is characterized by less regulation and secretive strategies?

    <p>Hedge funds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about mutual funds is accurate?

    <p>They are required to explain their investment policies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of diversification on risk?

    <p>Diversification decreases risk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between YTM and the coupon rate?

    <p>YTM can be lower, equal, or higher than the coupon rate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Fed lowers interest rates, what should individuals consider regarding refinancing?

    <p>They should analyze if the benefits outweigh the costs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the real interest rate defined?

    <p>As the difference between interest rate and inflation increase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the yield to maturity (YTM) of a coupon bond when the bond price is less than its face value?

    <p>YTM is greater than the coupon rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the relationship between real interest rate, nominal interest rate, and inflation rate?

    <p>Real interest rate = nominal interest rate - inflation rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected breakeven inflation rate if a nominal treasury bond yields 4% and a TIPS yields 1.5%?

    <p>2.5% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When coupon payments of TIPS rise or fall, what does it depend on?

    <p>Inflation adjustments to the principal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you calculate the rate of return on a bond?

    <p>Current yield plus capital gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a 20-year coupon bond with a face value of $10,000 has a coupon rate of 5%, what is the annual coupon payment?

    <p>$500 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes TIPS in relation to inflation?

    <p>They protect against both inflation and deflation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a coupon bond is priced at its face value?

    <p>YTM equals the coupon rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Definition of Money

    Anything generally accepted as payment for goods and services or repayment of debts.

    Roles of Money

    1. Medium of exchange, 2. Unit of account, 3. Store of value.

    Fiat Money

    Government issued currency not backed by metal or tangible assets.

    Aggregate Money

    The total amount of money in an economy, including various forms.

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    M1 Definition

    M1 is the sum of currency and demand deposits.

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    Price of Bond

    The market value of a bond at a specific time, reflecting the present value of future cash flows.

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    Interest Rate Risk

    The risk of a bond's return decreasing due to rising interest rates, affecting prices inversely.

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    Duration

    The weighted average time until cash flows from a bond are received, indicating sensitivity to interest rate changes.

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    Reinvestment Risk

    The risk that future cash flows from a bond may have to be reinvested at lower interest rates.

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    Coupon Rate Effect

    The relationship where a higher coupon rate reduces a bond's duration, leading to less price sensitivity.

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    Depository Institutions

    Financial institutions that accept deposits from the public and provide loans.

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    Economies of Scope

    Cost savings achieved by producing multiple related goods/services together.

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    Commercial Banking

    Banking services for deposit-taking and lending to individuals and businesses.

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    Retail Banking

    Part of commercial banking focused on small deposits and personal loans.

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    YTM and Coupon Rate Relationship

    YTM equals coupon rate when bond price is at face value.

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    Mutual Funds

    Investment funds pooling money from small investors, highly regulated.

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    Inverse Relationship

    Price of a coupon bond and YTM are inversely related.

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    YTM < Coupon Rate

    Occurs when bond price is greater than face value.

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    Hedge Funds

    Less regulated investment funds targeting wealthy individuals and large investors.

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    Yield to Maturity (YTM)

    Total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures.

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    Fisher Equation

    Real interest rate = nominal rate - inflation rate.

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    Time Value of Money

    Concept that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to earning potential.

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    TIPS Definition

    Treasury securities with face value adjusted for inflation.

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    Breakeven Inflation Rate

    The difference between nominal treasury yield and TIPS yield.

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    Rate of Return Formula

    Rate of return = current yield + capital gain.

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    Current Yield Formula

    Current yield = coupon payment / price of bond.

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    Direct Finance

    Raising funds directly from savers in financial markets.

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    Indirect Finance

    Raising funds via financial intermediaries from savers.

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    Debt

    Borrowing money, typically through bonds with fixed payments.

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    Equity

    Ownership shares in a business, giving claims on net income.

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    Adverse Selection

    Problem of asymmetric information before transactions, leading to bad borrower choices.

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    Moral Hazard

    Problem of asymmetric information after transactions, making it hard to detect risky behaviors.

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    Primary Market

    Market where new security issues are sold directly to initial buyers.

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    Secondary Market

    Market where previously issued securities are traded and exchanged.

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    Present Value

    Today's valuation of future cash flows.

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    Simple Loan

    One repayment of the entire principal plus interest at maturity.

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    Fixed Payment Loan

    Regular fixed payments covering interest and principal until maturity.

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    Coupon Bond

    A bond that pays fixed interest periodically until maturity, with face value paid back later.

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    Study Notes

    Lecture 01: Money

    • Money is anything generally accepted as payment for goods or services.
    • Money serves three roles:
      • Medium of exchange (alternative to bartering)
      • Unit of account (a way to measure value)
      • Store of Value (hold value over time).
    • Fiat money is government-issued currency not backed by a physical commodity like gold or silver.
    • Checkable deposits are considered money (e.g., bank transfers) but are not universally used.
    • Money aggregates (M0, M1, M2, M3) categorise money supply from narrow (most liquid) to broad (less liquid) measures.

    Lecture 02: Financial System

    • Financial markets channel funds from savers to borrowers.
    • Debt instruments (e.g., bonds) and equity instruments (e.g., stocks) represent different claims on assets.
    • Indirect financing involves intermediaries such as banks, while direct financing does not.
    • Information frictions can cause problems that are solved by efficient financial intermediaries.

    Lecture 03: Interest Rates

    • Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures.
    • Relationship between bond yields and coupon rates.
    • Interest rates and bond prices are inversely related.
    • Present Value represents today's value of future cash flows using a given interest rate.
    • Different types of debt instruments (simple/fixed payment loans, coupon bonds, discount bonds).

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    This quiz covers fundamental concepts from Finance, focusing on the roles of money, types of financial systems, and instruments. Explore the critical functions of money, including its definition and classifications. The quiz also delves into how financial markets operate and the importance of financial intermediaries.

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