Investments
Investments
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277177
Author: Zvi Bodie Professor, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14, Problem 28PS

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To explain: Effect on the YTM due to increment in interest ratio.

Introduction: YTM is basically a return rate of the bond if it is buying at the current price and keeps by the investor till the date of the maturity. YTM is also called market return rate or market interest rate. YTM gives the final return value of the bond after maturity.    

B

Summary Introduction

To explain: Effect on the YTM if debt-to-equity ratio increases.

Introduction: The debt-to-equity is a ratio of the company’s total liabilities to the share equity of the firm. The firm’s financial leverage is calculated by using this tool. This financial tool establishes a relation between liquidity and shareholder equity value.   

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To explain: The effect on the YTM if quick ratio increases.

Introduction: The quick ratio is a financial term that is used to measure the liquidity of the firm. It is also known as the acid test ratio. The quick ratio compares the total amount, the amount on securities, and the equivalent cash amount.     

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Describe the likely effect on the yield to maturity of a bond resulting from:a. An increase in the issuing firm’s times-interest-earned ratio.b. An increase in the issuing firm’s debt-to-equity ratio.c. An increase in the issuing firm’s quick ratio.
The yield to maturity on bonds is usually the same as a. yield to call. b. current yield. c. the market rate of interest. d. the coupon rate of interest.
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