Bond Market Quiz

What is one advantage of fixed interest bonds?

• They offer variable income.

• They have no maturity date.

• They provide a regular and certain flow of income.

• They are riskier than stocks.

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk associated with bonds?

• Credit risk

• Reinvestment risk

• Purchasing power risk

• Guaranteed return risk

Why does the resale price of a bond with a 5% interest rate rise when interest rates fall?

• Because the bond's interest rate is less attractive.

• Because the bond's interest rate is more attractive.

• Because the bond's interest rate is irrelevant.

• Because the bond's interest rate is fixed.

Which of the following best describes the effect of falling interest rates on bond prices?

• Bond prices fall

• Bond prices rise

• Bond prices remain constant

• Bond prices become volatile

Which statement is true regarding the relationship between interest rates and bond prices?

• They have a direct relationship

• They have an inverse relationship

• They are unrelated

• They have a linear relationship

What is the equivalent of Moody's "Aaa" rating in Standard & Poor's ratings?

• AA

• A

• AAA

• BBB

Which rating is considered "Speculative" by Standard & Poor's?

• BB

• B

• CCC

• C

What is a key characteristic of Treasury bills?

• Long-term investment

• Short-term investment

• High interest rates

• Issued by private companies

What happens when tax revenues are lower than government spending?

• Government reduces spending

• Government issues more bonds

• Government increases taxes

• Government cuts public services

What is the primary reason investors buy bonds?

• To achieve high-risk returns

• To receive regular interest income

• To avoid paying taxes

• To gain ownership in a company