FINANCE 601 ACCESS CODE (CUSTOM)
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ISBN: 9781259867668
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 8, Problem 2CQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The bond with which greater interest rate risk is associated.
Treasury Bonds:
Treasury bonds are those government bonds that have a fixed interest rate and they are traded in the market. These are securities of a maturity period of more than 10 years.
BB Corporate bonds:
These bonds are the bonds that are issued by a corporation. As these bonds have a risk factor associated with them, they pay higher rates than the government or the municipal bonds.
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FINANCE 601 ACCESS CODE (CUSTOM)
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