Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259144387
Author: Richard A Brealey, Stewart C Myers, Franklin Allen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 24, Problem 1PS

Bond terms* Select the most appropriate term from within the parentheses:

  1. a. (High-grade bonds/Low-grade bonds) generally have only light sinking-fund requirements.
  2. b. Equipment trust certificates are usually issued by (rail roads/bank holding companies).
  3. c. Mortgage pass-through certificates are an example of (an asset-backed security/a convertible bond).
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Summary Introduction

To determine: The most appropriate term from the within the parentheses.

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The most appropriate term from the within the parentheses is as mentioned in the table below.

NameParenthesesTermsSelected term
aGenerally have only low sinking-fund requirement.High- grade bonds or low-grade bonds.High-grade utility bonds
bEquipment trust certificates are usually issued byRailroads or bank holding companiesRailroads
cMortgage pass-through certificates are an example ofAn asset-backed security or a convertible bondAsset-backed security

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