Two years ago an investor purchased a 4% semi-annual compounding coupon bond with a remaining maturity of 20 years at a price of (at that time) 90% of par. Today, i. e. two years after the purchase, the investor realizes that the bond has exactly the same price like it had two years ago (i. e. 90%). Based on this information, which of the following answers is correct:a.) The YTM of the 4% Bond today is the higher than two years ago. b.) Overall, the profit for the investor from this investment over the two years is Zero. c.) Over the remaining life of the bond, the value of the principal exceeds the value of the coupons. d.) If the investor held the 4% coupon bond until maturity, the overall return from this investment over the 18 years would be 100% minus 90%, i. e. 10%.e.) None of the above answers is correct.

Select the statement that indicates tina's company is a partnership. tina jones is a dancer specializing in latin dance styles. she always wanted to have her own dance studio where she could teach dancing to young and old alike. in 2006, she opened her first dance studio, electric diva, in madison triangle. it was a great choice as a business location because it's well-connected by highways to most places in the city. she leased the space for three years. her initial investment included a good sound system, cheerful interior design, and strong flooring. to raise capital for the business, tina turned to her brother-in-law, philip. philip made half the financial investment. he manages the accounts and social media needs of the business. he has a 30% share in trisha's business. together, they expanded the business to three dance studios in the city and plan to open franchises in other cities.

Which of the following is an effective strategy when interest rates are falling? a. use long-term loans to take advantage of current low rates. b. use short-term loans to take advantage of lower rates when you refinance a loan. c. deposit to a short-term savings instrumentals to take advantage of higher interest rates when they mature. d.select short-term savings instruments to lock in earnings at a current high rates.

What is the difference between secure bonds and naked bonds?