Fred and Ethel are both considering buying a corporate bond with a coupon rate of 8%,a face value of $1,000,and a maturity date of January 1,2025.Which of the following statements is MOST correct?
A) Because both Fred and Ethel will receive the same cash flows if they each buy a bond, they both must assign the same value to the bond.
B) If Fred decides to buy the bond, then Ethel will also decide to buy the bond, if markets are efficient.
C) Fred and Ethel will only buy the bonds if the bonds are rated BBB or above.
D) Fred may determine a different value for a bond than Ethel because each investor may have a different level of risk aversion, and hence a different required return.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q56: What restrictions are typically included in an
Q57: If markets were entirely efficient (perfect),which of
Q58: Which of the following affect an asset's
Q59: Unlike market value,the intrinsic value of an
Q60: Market efficiency implies which of the following?
A)
Q62: When using the pv (present value)function in
Q63: Finance theory suggests that the current market
Q64: The Wall Street Journal bond quotes indicate
Q65: Valley Manufacturing Inc.just issued $1,000 par 20-year
Q66: In Excel,the variable pv stands for a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents