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What is the term for the amount that is repaid at maturity for bonds?
What is the term for the amount that is repaid at maturity for bonds?
- Coupon rate
- Yield to maturity
- Maturity date
- Par value (correct)
If interest rates increase, the prices of bonds will also increase.
If interest rates increase, the prices of bonds will also increase.
False (B)
What does YTM stand for in relation to bonds?
What does YTM stand for in relation to bonds?
Yield to maturity
The ______ rate reflects the stated interest rate of a bond.
The ______ rate reflects the stated interest rate of a bond.
Match the following bond terms with their definitions:
Match the following bond terms with their definitions:
Which of the following factors causes bond values to fluctuate?
Which of the following factors causes bond values to fluctuate?
Coupon payments are calculated by multiplying the coupon rate by the par value.
Coupon payments are calculated by multiplying the coupon rate by the par value.
What is the relationship between interest rates and the present value of bonds?
What is the relationship between interest rates and the present value of bonds?
What type of government debt is known as Treasury Bills?
What type of government debt is known as Treasury Bills?
Interest from municipal bonds is usually taxable at both federal and state levels.
Interest from municipal bonds is usually taxable at both federal and state levels.
At what tax rate would an investor be indifferent between a taxable bond yielding 8% and a municipal bond yielding 6%?
At what tax rate would an investor be indifferent between a taxable bond yielding 8% and a municipal bond yielding 6%?
Treasury bonds are classified as ________ debt with original maturity greater than ten years.
Treasury bonds are classified as ________ debt with original maturity greater than ten years.
Match the following bond types with their characteristics:
Match the following bond types with their characteristics:
Which of the following bonds offers less price risk due to their adjustable rates?
Which of the following bonds offers less price risk due to their adjustable rates?
Structured notes and puts are types of bonds that can have added provisions.
Structured notes and puts are types of bonds that can have added provisions.
What is the primary market structure for bond transactions?
What is the primary market structure for bond transactions?
What is a characteristic of common stockholders in terms of legal recourse?
What is a characteristic of common stockholders in terms of legal recourse?
Creditors have no legal recourse if interest or principal payments are missed.
Creditors have no legal recourse if interest or principal payments are missed.
What is the term that describes the contract between issuing companies and bondholders?
What is the term that describes the contract between issuing companies and bondholders?
Moody’s Aaa and S&P AAA ratings indicate a capacity to pay that is _____ strong.
Moody’s Aaa and S&P AAA ratings indicate a capacity to pay that is _____ strong.
Which of the following bond types is considered speculative?
Which of the following bond types is considered speculative?
Match the government bonds with their types:
Match the government bonds with their types:
What is the effect of excess debt on a company?
What is the effect of excess debt on a company?
Dividends are not a liability of the firm until they are _____ .
Dividends are not a liability of the firm until they are _____ .
What happens to the price of a bond when the YTM is greater than the coupon rate?
What happens to the price of a bond when the YTM is greater than the coupon rate?
A bond is considered a premium bond if its coupon rate is greater than the YTM.
A bond is considered a premium bond if its coupon rate is greater than the YTM.
What is the formula to value a bond?
What is the formula to value a bond?
When the YTM is less than the coupon rate, the bond is referred to as a ______.
When the YTM is less than the coupon rate, the bond is referred to as a ______.
What does the real rate of interest take into account?
What does the real rate of interest take into account?
The nominal rate of interest reflects the purchasing power of money after accounting for inflation.
The nominal rate of interest reflects the purchasing power of money after accounting for inflation.
Match the following bond characteristics with their descriptions:
Match the following bond characteristics with their descriptions:
What is the Fisher effect?
What is the Fisher effect?
For a bond with a face value of $1,000, a coupon rate of 10%, and a YTM of 11% over 5 years, what is the price of the bond?
For a bond with a face value of $1,000, a coupon rate of 10%, and a YTM of 11% over 5 years, what is the price of the bond?
If a bond pays a nominal rate of 5% and inflation is 3%, the real rate is ___%.
If a bond pays a nominal rate of 5% and inflation is 3%, the real rate is ___%.
A bond priced at $1,196.36 would have a coupon rate lower than its YTM.
A bond priced at $1,196.36 would have a coupon rate lower than its YTM.
If a bond has semiannual coupons, how do you adjust the coupon payment for the pricing equation?
If a bond has semiannual coupons, how do you adjust the coupon payment for the pricing equation?
Which of the following formulas is used to approximate the nominal rate of interest?
Which of the following formulas is used to approximate the nominal rate of interest?
Match the following terms related to bond returns:
Match the following terms related to bond returns:
In the example provided, the required real return was ___ percent.
In the example provided, the required real return was ___ percent.
Treasury securities generally have a high daily volume of bond issues.
Treasury securities generally have a high daily volume of bond issues.
Study Notes
Key Concepts and Skills
- Recognize bond characteristics and categories.
- Understand bond value fluctuations and their influences.
- Know the significance of bond ratings.
- Assess inflation's effect on interest rates.
- Grasp the term structure of interest rates and factors affecting bond yields.
Bond Definitions
- A bond is a debt contract, typically structured as an interest-only loan.
- Par value (face value) is generally around $1,000.
- Key terms include coupon rate, coupon payment, maturity date, and yield to maturity (YTM).
Key Features of a Bond
- Par Value: Amount repaid at maturity; often $1,000 for corporate bonds.
- Coupon Interest Rate: Stated interest rate, generally equal to YTM at issuance.
- Maturity: Duration until repayment is due.
- Yield to Maturity (YTM): Required market return for bonds of similar risk; used to discount cash flows.
Bond Valuation
- Bond value = Present Value (PV) of coupons + PV of par value.
- As interest rates rise, present values decline, leading to decreased bond prices (and vice versa).
Pricing Bonds
- Discount Bonds: Occur when YTM > Coupon rate; priced below par.
- Premium Bonds: Happen when YTM < Coupon rate; priced above par.
- If coupon rate = YTM, bond price equals par value.
Bond-Pricing Equation (Semiannual Coupons)
- Adjustments required for semiannual payments include halving the coupon payment and yield, and doubling the number of periods.
Bond Indenture
- The bond indenture is a contract outlining the terms between issuers and bondholders, detailing aspects such as total debt issued, security status, and sinking fund provisions.
Bond Ratings
- Investment Grade: Includes Moody's Aaa (extremely strong capacity) to Baa (adequate capacity).
- Speculative Grade: Ranges from Ba (speculative) to D (default).
- Ratings indicate creditworthiness and influence interest rates.
Types of Bonds
- Government Bonds:
- Municipal Securities: Tax-exempt at federal level, varying default risk.
- Treasury Securities (T-bills, notes, bonds): Federal debt with specific maturities.
- Zero Coupon Bonds: No periodic interest payments; yields come from capital gains upon maturity.
- Floating Rate Bonds: Coupon rates adjust with market conditions, reducing price risk.
Bond Markets
- Predominantly over-the-counter transactions; characterized by a large number of issues but typically low trading volume.
- Treasury securities are exceptions with more transparent pricing.
Inflation and Interest Rates
- Real Rate of Interest: Actual purchasing power after adjusting for inflation.
- Nominal Rate of Interest: Stated interest rate not adjusted for inflation.
- Fisher Effect relates real rates, nominal rates, and inflation.
Factors Affecting Required Return
- Default risk premium influenced by bond ratings.
- Taxability premium differentiating municipal and taxable bonds.
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Explore the key concepts of bond valuation and interest rates in this comprehensive quiz based on Chapter 06. Gain insights into bond features, types, values, ratings, and the impact of inflation on interest rates as you assess your understanding of these critical financial principles.
