finance concepts test 3

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When the interest rate on a bond and its yield to maturity are equal, the bond will trade at par valu

true

You hold a long-term bond yielding ten percent. If interest rates fall shortly before you sell the bond, youwill sell at a higher price than if interest rates had been constant.

true

An increase in yield to maturity would be associated with an increase in the price of a bon

false

As time to maturity increases, bond price sensitivity decreases.

false

In estimating the market value of a bond, the coupon rate should be used as the discount rate.

false

Preferred stock is compensated for not having ownership privileges witha fixed dividend stream supported by a binding contractual obligation.

false

The higher the yield to maturity on a bond, the closer to par the bond will trade.

false

The prices of financial assets are based on the expected value of future cash flows, discount rate, and past dividends.

false

The yield to maturity is always equal to the interest payment of a bond.

false

There is a negative correlation between risk and the return the investors demand

false

High-risk corporate bonds are as risky as junk bonds

true

Most bonds promise both a periodic return and a lump-sum payment.

true

Preferred stock would be valued the same as a common stock with a zero dividend growth rate.

true

The appropriate discount rate for bonds is called the yield to maturity.

true

The longer the maturity of a bond, the greater the impact on price to changes in market interest rates

true

The price of a bond is equal to the present value of all future interest payments added to the present value of the principal

true

The price of preferred stock is determined by dividing the fixed dividend payment by the required rate of return.

true

The valuation of a financial asset is based on the concept of determining the present value of future cash flows.

true

The value of a share of stock is the present value of the expected stream of future dividends.

true

Valuation of a common stock with no dividend growth potential is treated in the same manner as preferred stock.

true


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