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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect finance?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect finance?
What is the main difference between stocks and bonds?
What is the main difference between stocks and bonds?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of secondary markets?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of secondary markets?
What is the primary reason for the problem of adverse selection in financial markets?
What is the primary reason for the problem of adverse selection in financial markets?
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Which of the following is a solution to the problem of moral hazard in financial markets?
Which of the following is a solution to the problem of moral hazard in financial markets?
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What is the main challenge associated with delegated monitoring?
What is the main challenge associated with delegated monitoring?
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What is the relationship between bondholders and stockholders in a company?
What is the relationship between bondholders and stockholders in a company?
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Which of the following financial institutions provides liquidity services?
Which of the following financial institutions provides liquidity services?
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What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates?
What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates?
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Which of the following describes a simple loan?
Which of the following describes a simple loan?
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What is the yield to maturity (YTM) for a one-year discount bond calculated as?
What is the yield to maturity (YTM) for a one-year discount bond calculated as?
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In a fixed payment loan, what does each payment cover?
In a fixed payment loan, what does each payment cover?
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What characterizes a discount bond?
What characterizes a discount bond?
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What are the three main roles of money?
What are the three main roles of money?
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What constitutes M1 in the money supply?
What constitutes M1 in the money supply?
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Which of the following accurately describes fiat money?
Which of the following accurately describes fiat money?
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How is inflation commonly calculated?
How is inflation commonly calculated?
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Which statement correctly defines money?
Which statement correctly defines money?
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What is the relationship between duration and interest rates?
What is the relationship between duration and interest rates?
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What is the main reason why longer-term bonds have greater interest rate risk?
What is the main reason why longer-term bonds have greater interest rate risk?
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How does duration affect a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes?
How does duration affect a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes?
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Which of the following factors would generally lead to a higher duration for a bond?
Which of the following factors would generally lead to a higher duration for a bond?
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Why are interest rates important for financial institutions?
Why are interest rates important for financial institutions?
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What is one primary function of commercial banks?
What is one primary function of commercial banks?
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How do insurance companies primarily protect individuals?
How do insurance companies primarily protect individuals?
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Which type of financial institution is characterized by less regulation and secretive strategies?
Which type of financial institution is characterized by less regulation and secretive strategies?
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Which statement about mutual funds is accurate?
Which statement about mutual funds is accurate?
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What is the impact of diversification on risk?
What is the impact of diversification on risk?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between YTM and the coupon rate?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between YTM and the coupon rate?
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When the Fed lowers interest rates, what should individuals consider regarding refinancing?
When the Fed lowers interest rates, what should individuals consider regarding refinancing?
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In what context is the real interest rate defined?
In what context is the real interest rate defined?
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What happens to the yield to maturity (YTM) of a coupon bond when the bond price is less than its face value?
What happens to the yield to maturity (YTM) of a coupon bond when the bond price is less than its face value?
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Which equation represents the relationship between real interest rate, nominal interest rate, and inflation rate?
Which equation represents the relationship between real interest rate, nominal interest rate, and inflation rate?
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What is the expected breakeven inflation rate if a nominal treasury bond yields 4% and a TIPS yields 1.5%?
What is the expected breakeven inflation rate if a nominal treasury bond yields 4% and a TIPS yields 1.5%?
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When coupon payments of TIPS rise or fall, what does it depend on?
When coupon payments of TIPS rise or fall, what does it depend on?
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How would you calculate the rate of return on a bond?
How would you calculate the rate of return on a bond?
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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?
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?
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Which statement accurately describes TIPS in relation to inflation?
Which statement accurately describes TIPS in relation to inflation?
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What occurs when a coupon bond is priced at its face value?
What occurs when a coupon bond is priced at its face value?
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Flashcards
Definition of Money
Definition of Money
Anything generally accepted as payment for goods and services or repayment of debts.
Roles of Money
Roles of Money
- Medium of exchange, 2. Unit of account, 3. Store of value.
Fiat Money
Fiat Money
Government issued currency not backed by metal or tangible assets.
Aggregate Money
Aggregate Money
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M1 Definition
M1 Definition
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Price of Bond
Price of Bond
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Interest Rate Risk
Interest Rate Risk
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Duration
Duration
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Reinvestment Risk
Reinvestment Risk
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Coupon Rate Effect
Coupon Rate Effect
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Depository Institutions
Depository Institutions
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Economies of Scope
Economies of Scope
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Commercial Banking
Commercial Banking
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Retail Banking
Retail Banking
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YTM and Coupon Rate Relationship
YTM and Coupon Rate Relationship
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Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds
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Inverse Relationship
Inverse Relationship
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YTM < Coupon Rate
YTM < Coupon Rate
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Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds
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Yield to Maturity (YTM)
Yield to Maturity (YTM)
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Fisher Equation
Fisher Equation
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Time Value of Money
Time Value of Money
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TIPS Definition
TIPS Definition
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Breakeven Inflation Rate
Breakeven Inflation Rate
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Rate of Return Formula
Rate of Return Formula
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Current Yield Formula
Current Yield Formula
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Direct Finance
Direct Finance
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Indirect Finance
Indirect Finance
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Debt
Debt
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Equity
Equity
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Adverse Selection
Adverse Selection
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Moral Hazard
Moral Hazard
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Primary Market
Primary Market
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Secondary Market
Secondary Market
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Present Value
Present Value
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Simple Loan
Simple Loan
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Fixed Payment Loan
Fixed Payment Loan
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Coupon Bond
Coupon Bond
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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.