Finance Chapter 16: Investing in Bonds
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What happens to the coupon payments received from bonds during the holding period?

  • They are taxed at the capital gains tax rate.
  • They are exempt from taxes.
  • They contribute to the principal value of the bond.
  • They are taxed at the ordinary income tax rate. (correct)

Which factor is directly linked to calculating the present value of a bond?

  • Economic conditions.
  • Inflation rates.
  • Future stock price.
  • Future coupon payments. (correct)

What is default risk in the context of bond investing?

  • The risk that interest rates will affect bond prices.
  • The risk of changes in the bond's principal value.
  • The risk of inflation impacting bond returns.
  • The risk that the issuer will not make coupon payments. (correct)

What typically reflects the likelihood that bond issuers will repay their debt?

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What is a long-term capital gain from holding bonds until maturity?

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What is the par value of a bond?

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Which type of bond allows the issuer to repurchase the bond before maturity?

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What typically affects the yield from investing in a bond?

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Which characteristic of a convertible bond is true?

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What is a common characteristic of bonds that have a call feature?

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How do bonds fit into a financial plan?

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What is one reason why some bonds are considered risky?

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What is a characteristic of zero-coupon bonds?

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What is the relationship between bond risk ratings and risk premiums?

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How does the economic condition affect the risk of default on bonds?

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What type of risk is associated with a callable bond being redeemed by the issuer?

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What happens to the yield to maturity of a bond if it sells above par value?

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Which tax benefits do Treasury bonds offer?

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Which bond rating class indicates the lowest quality?

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Which type of bond is typically issued by large, stable firms?

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How does bond maturity affect interest rate risk?

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What is the primary risk associated with high-yield (junk) bonds?

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What happens to the value of a bond when interest rates rise?

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What typically happens to a bond's price when interest rates rise?

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What aspect of bond trading is affected by changes in interest rates?

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How is interest earned from bonds taxed?

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What risk often arises when a company faces financial difficulties?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical aspect of corporate bond quotations?

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Which of the following is true regarding a bond with a rating of 'BBB'?

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If a bond is sold at a higher price than its purchase price, what is the result?

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If a bond sells below par value, what can be inferred about its yield to maturity?

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What is the coupon payment from bonds paying a coupon rate of 8% on a par value of $10,000?

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What tax applies to gains earned from selling bonds held longer than a year?

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Which feature makes Treasury bonds appealing to investors?

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What impact do falling interest rates have on the value of bonds?

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If a bondholder sells their bonds after eight months, what type of tax implications might they encounter?

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What is the coupon payment received every six months for bonds with a total coupon of $800 per year?

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What is a key consideration when selecting the maturity of a bond?

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What type of strategy involves purchasing long-term bonds when expecting interest rates to fall?

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What describes a passive bond investment strategy?

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How does the maturity matching strategy aid investors?

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Which of the following indicates a challenge of the interest rate strategy?

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What should investors do if they find it difficult to forecast interest rates?

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For a parent aiming to cover a future education expense, which bond investment strategy is most suitable?

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What is the primary objective of determining whether to invest in bonds?

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Flashcards

Default Risk

The risk that a borrower might fail to repay its debt to creditors.

Risk Premium

An extra return demanded by investors to compensate for the risk of a borrower defaulting on its debt.

Bond Rating Agencies

Organizations that assess the creditworthiness of bond issuers and assign ratings based on their likelihood of repaying their debt.

Valuing a Bond

The process of determining the present value of future cash flows associated with a bond, including coupon payments and the principal payment.

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Economic Impact on Bond Value

Bond values are influenced by economic conditions because higher returns are only realized if firms are financially healthy enough to make their payments.

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What are bonds?

Bonds are long-term debt securities issued by governments or corporations. They represent a loan from the investor to the issuer.

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What is par value?

Par value is the face value of a bond. It's the amount the investor receives back at maturity.

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What is the typical maturity range for bonds?

Bonds typically have maturities between 10 to 30 years.

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What are bond interest payments?

Issuers of bonds are required to make regular interest payments to bondholders until the maturity date.

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What is a call feature?

A call feature allows the issuer to buy back a bond before its maturity date.

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What is a convertible bond?

A convertible bond can be exchanged for a specified number of shares of the issuer's stock.

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What are common bond investment strategies?

Common bond investment strategies involve investing in bonds with specific characteristics, such as maturity, interest rate, or credit rating, to achieve specific investment goals.

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How does bond investing fit into financial planning?

Bond investing can be a part of a diversified portfolio, providing income and lower risk compared to stocks.

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Yield to Maturity

The annualized return on a bond if it is held until maturity. It reflects the total return, including interest payments and any capital gains or losses.

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Bond Selling at Par

When a bond's price is equal to its face value. In this case, the yield to maturity is equal to the coupon rate.

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Bond Selling Below Par

When a bond's price is lower than its face value. The yield to maturity will be higher than the coupon rate.

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Bond Selling Above Par

When a bond's price is greater than its face value. The yield to maturity will be lower than the coupon rate.

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Treasury Bonds

Bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, backed by the full faith and credit of the government. They offer relatively low risk but have interest subject to federal income tax.

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Corporate Bonds

Bonds issued by companies to raise capital. They carry more risk than Treasury bonds as they are subject to default risk.

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High-Yield Bonds (Junk Bonds)

Corporate bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings, carrying a higher level of default risk but offering potentially higher returns.

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Corporate Bond Quotations

Information displayed when trading corporate bonds, including coupon rate, maturity, current yield, volume, and closing price.

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Impact of Financial Crisis on Default Risk

Financial crises can lead to a higher risk of default as companies struggle to stay afloat and make bond payments.

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Bond Rating Classes

Bond ratings (e.g., S&P, Moody's) classify bond quality based on the likelihood of repayment.

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Credit Default Swaps

Financial instruments that offer protection against bond defaults.

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Call Risk

The possibility that an issuer will redeem a bond before its maturity date.

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Interest Rate Risk

The risk that bond prices decline when interest rates rise.

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Impact of Bond Maturity on Interest Rate Risk

Bonds with longer maturities are much more sensitive to interest rate changes.

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Bond Maturity Matching

Investing in bonds that generate payments to cover future expenses, like using a bond maturing when your child starts college to pay for their education.

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Interest Rate Strategy (Bonds)

Investing in bonds based on expectations of future interest rate changes. For example, buying long-term bonds if you expect rates to fall.

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Passive Bond Strategy

Investing in a diversified portfolio of bonds held for a long term, with minimal trading.

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Bond Investment Strategy

A plan for how to invest in bonds, based on your goals and risk tolerance.

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Bond Maturity Selection

Choosing bond maturities that match your investment time horizon and expectations of future interest rate movements.

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Bond Investment Decision

Deciding whether to include bonds in your investment portfolio based on your goals and risk tolerance.

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Bond Investment Strategy Evaluation

Analyzing different bond investment strategies to determine the best fit for your financial goals and risk tolerance.

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Bond Investment Goal Setting

Identifying specific financial goals that bonds could help you achieve.

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Bond Value and Interest Rates

When interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds with lower interest rates decreases. Conversely, when interest rates fall, the value of existing bonds increases.

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Interest Rate Impact on Returns

If interest rates rise after you buy a bond, you'll likely earn a lower return than if you had bought a bond with a higher interest rate. Conversely, if interest rates fall, your bond might earn a higher return.

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Tax Implications of Bond Interest

Interest earned from bonds is generally taxed as ordinary income unless the bond is tax-exempt. This means you'll need to pay taxes on the interest income.

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Capital Gains from Bond Sales

If you sell a bond for a higher price than you bought it, you'll have made a capital gain, which is also taxable. The tax rate depends on how long you held the bond.

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Short-term Capital Gain

A capital gain earned from selling a bond within one year of purchase. Typically taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.

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Long-term Capital Gain

A capital gain earned from selling a bond after holding it for more than a year. Usually taxed at a lower rate than short-term gains.

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Coupon Payments and Taxes

Coupon payments you receive from bonds are also taxed as ordinary income. This happens even if you don't sell the bond.

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Bond Return and Tax Dependence

The tax implications of bond investments are influenced by two factors: the change in price of the bond over time (capital gain or loss) and the length of time you hold the bond (short-term or long-term gain).

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Study Notes

Chapter 16: Investing in Bonds

  • Bonds are long-term debt securities issued by government agencies or corporations.
  • Par value is the face value of a bond, the amount returned to the investor at maturity.
  • Most bonds have maturities between 10-30 years.
  • Bond issuers are required to make interest payments and repay par value.

Bond Characteristics

  • Call feature: allows the issuer to repurchase the bond from the investor before maturity. These bonds offer a slightly higher return.
  • Convertible bond: a bond that can be converted into a stated number of shares of the issuer's stock if the stock price reaches a specified price. These bonds tend to offer a slightly lower return.

Bond Yield to Maturity

  • Bond's yield to maturity is the annualized return on a bond if it is held until maturity.
  • If a bond sells at par value, its yield to maturity equals the coupon rate.
  • If a bond sells below par value, its yield to maturity would exceed the coupon rate.
  • If a bond sells above par value, its yield to maturity would be less than the coupon rate.

Bond Trading in the Secondary Market

  • Investors can sell their bonds to other investors before maturity.
  • Bond prices change in response to interest rates.
  • Brokerage firms facilitate bond trading.

Types of Bonds

  • Treasury bonds: long-term debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. Payments are guaranteed by the federal government. Interest is subject to federal income tax, but exempt from state and local taxes. Easily traded in the secondary market.

  • Corporate bonds: long-term debt securities issued by large firms. Subject to default risk. High-yield (junk) bonds are issued by smaller, less stable corporations with a higher degree of default risk.

  • Corporate bond quotations: include coupon rate, maturity date, current yield, volume, closing price, and net change compared to the previous day.

Return from Investing in Bonds

  • Interest rate movements impact bond returns: rising rates decrease bond value; falling rates increase bond value.
  • Tax implications: interest is taxed as ordinary income (unless exempt); selling bonds above purchase price results in a capital gain.

Valuing a Bond

  • Time value of money is used to determine bond value (present value of future coupon payments and principal payment).
  • Economic conditions can affect bond values. Healthy firms are more likely to make payments, which is crucial to sustaining high bond return.

Risk from Investing in Bonds

  • Default risk: risk that a borrower won't repay the loan: risk premium is the extra yield investors need to be compensated for the risk of default. Risk ratings assess default risk (e.g, AAA, BBB, etc.) from agencies like Moody's and Standard & Poor's.
  • Impact of financial crisis: firms may have trouble meeting their bond payment obligations in unfavorable economic conditions.
  • Call (prepayment) risk: the risk that a callable bond will be redeemed by the issuer before its maturity, hence the risk of missing out on expected returns.
  • Interest rate risk: the risk of a bond's price declining due to rising interest rates; affects bonds with longer maturities more.

Bond Investment Strategies

  • Interest rate strategy: selecting bonds based on interest rate expectations. Purchase long-term bonds if you expect rates to fall.
  • Passive strategy: invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds held for a long time.
  • Maturity matching strategy: investment in bonds that have maturities aligning with future expenses, e.g., college tuition.

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This quiz covers the essential concepts related to investing in bonds, including bond characteristics, par value, and yield to maturity. Understand different types of bonds such as callable and convertible bonds, and how they impact investment decisions. Test your knowledge of bond investments and their features.

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