Which of the following is true about debt and equity? Both debt and equity instruments must be repaid at some point. An investor can lose the entire investment in equity but always enjoys some return on debt. Debt returns are limited to the payment of interest and principal while equity returns are unlimited. All debt instruments accrue and pay interest and all public equity instruments pay dividends.

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Which of the following is true about debt and equity?

 

Both debt and equity instruments must be repaid at some point.

 

An investor can lose the entire investment in equity but always enjoys some return on debt.

 

Debt returns are limited to the payment of interest and principal while equity returns are unlimited.

 

All debt instruments accrue and pay interest and all public equity instruments pay dividends.

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