Question 1

Inflation has remained low for the past three years but you have come to the conclusion that trend is ending and inflation will increase significantly over the next 18 months.Assume you have reached this conclusion prior to other investors reaching the same conclusion.What adjustments should you make to your bond portfolio in light of your conclusions?

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Question 2

Bryceton, Inc.has bonds on the market with 13 years to maturity, a yield-to-maturity of 9.2 percent, and a current price of $802.30.The bonds make semiannual payments.What is the coupon rate?

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A)  6.56 percent
B)  7.00 percent
C)  7.25 percent
D)  7.40 percent
E)  7.65 percentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The bonds issued by Stainless Tubs bear an 8 percent coupon, payable semiannually.The bonds mature in 11 years and have a $1,000 face value.Currently, the bonds sell for $952.What is the yield to maturity?

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A)  7.87 percent
B)  7.92 percent
C)  8.08 percent
D)  8.69 percent
E)  9.20 percentF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Interest rates that include an inflation premium are referred to as:

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A)  annual percentage rates.
B)  stripped rates.
C)  effective annual rates.
D)  real rates.
E)  nominal rates.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Protective covenants:

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A)  apply to short-term debt issues but not to long-term debt issues.
B)  only apply to privately issued bonds.
C)  are a feature found only in government-issued bond indentures.
D)  only apply to bonds that have a deferred call provision.
E)  are primarily designed to protect bondholders.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 6

A 10-year, 4.5 percent, semiannual coupon bond issued by Tyler Rentals has a $1,000 face value.The bond is currently quoted at 98.7.What is the clean price of this bond if the next interest payment will occur 2 months from today?

Accepted Answer

A)  $987.00
B)  $994.50
C)  $1,002.00
D)  $1,011.25
E)  $1,022.50F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The liquidity premium is compensation to investors for:

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A)  purchasing a bond in the secondary market.
B)  the lack of an active market wherein a bond can be sold for its actual value.
C)  acquiring a bond with an unfavorable tax status.
D)  redeeming a bond prior to maturity.
E)  purchasing a bond that has defaulted on its coupon payments.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following relationships apply to a par value bond?
I.coupon rate < yield-to-maturity
II.current yield = yield-to-maturity
III.market price = call price
IV.market price = face value

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only
B)  I and III only
C)  II and IV only
D)  I, II, and III only
E)  II, III, and IV onlyF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Exam 7: Equity Valuation

Bryceton, Inc.has bonds on the market with 13 years to maturity, a yield-to-maturity of 9.2 percent, and a current price of $802.30.The bonds make semiannual payments.What is the coupon rate?

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Which of the following relationships apply to a par value bond? I.coupon rate < yield-to-maturity II.current yield = yield-to-maturity III.market price = call price IV.market price = face value

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The liquidity premium is compensation to investors for:

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The bonds issued by Stainless Tubs bear an 8 percent coupon, payable semiannually.The bonds mature in 11 years and have a $1,000 face value.Currently, the bonds sell for $952.What is the yield to maturity?

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A 10-year, 4.5 percent, semiannual coupon bond issued by Tyler Rentals has a $1,000 face value.The bond is currently quoted at 98.7.What is the clean price of this bond if the next interest payment will occur 2 months from today?

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Protective covenants:

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Increases in inflation will increase int...
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Interest rates that include an inflation premium are referred to as:

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Exam 7: Equity Valuation

Bryceton, Inc.has bonds on the market with 13 years to maturity, a yield-to-maturity of 9.2 percent, and a current price of $802.30.The bonds make semiannual payments.What is the coupon rate?

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Which of the following relationships apply to a par value bond? I.coupon rate < yield-to-maturity II.current yield = yield-to-maturity III.market price = call price IV.market price = face value

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The liquidity premium is compensation to investors for:

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The bonds issued by Stainless Tubs bear an 8 percent coupon, payable semiannually.The bonds mature in 11 years and have a $1,000 face value.Currently, the bonds sell for $952.What is the yield to maturity?

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A 10-year, 4.5 percent, semiannual coupon bond issued by Tyler Rentals has a $1,000 face value.The bond is currently quoted at 98.7.What is the clean price of this bond if the next interest payment will occur 2 months from today?

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Protective covenants:

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Interest rates that include an inflation premium are referred to as:

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