What are the main principal repayment structures in fixed-income securities?
When dealing with the main repayment structures of fixed-income securities, we can find different methods for amortization. Mark the correct sentence regarding repayment structures of bonds. a) Bullet bonds are based on the French Amortization Method, and in this type of repayment structure, annuities are made up of interest only. b) Fully amortized bonds are
Leer másWhat is the first world’s security market index?
Nowadays, security market index are extensively used by investors around the world, and there is huge variety of indices. Which of the following sentences represents the first world’s security market index? a) DJRA (1884). b) DJIA (1878). c) DJCA (1891). https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/938314210
Leer másWhat are the main differences between debt and equity financing used by corporations?
When comparing debt financing to equity financing used by corporations, there are some key differences. Which of the following sentences represents differential characteristics of debt financing? a) Legal repayment option, discretionary payments, and finite term commitments. b) Residual asset claim, tax-deductible expenses, and finite term commitments. c) Tax-deductible expenses, legal repayment option, and finite term
Leer másWhat is the difference between the input method and the output method in revenue recognition?
When a firm sells products or services that will be delivered over a long period of time, (e.g., two years), and the firm knows the amount of money it will collect at the end of the transaction, the revenue can be recognized in each period according to two potential methods. Which of the following sentences
Leer másHow to differentiate between factors that affect short-term and long-term growth, and factors that affect only the short-term growth?
How to differentiate between factors that affect short-term and long-term growth, and factors that affect only the short-term growth? a) Political Developments. b) Changes in Technology. c) Fiscal and Monetary Policy. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/938305963
Leer másWhat is the difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due?
How can we calculate the value of an annuity due taking the value of an ordinary annuity, if both annuities have the same number of years, and the same value year after year? a)We need to divide the value of the ordinary annuity by the gross rate of return. b) We need to add
Leer másWhat is the main difference between Codes of Ethics and Standards of Conduct?
Ethical conducts are relevant to balance moral principles and industry practices in any kind of business. Mark the correct sentence in terms of the relationship between a Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. a) Codes of Ethics are commitments to upholding the law, while Standards of Conduct serve as a benchmark for the minimally
Leer másWhat can we say about the performance of traditional asset classes in the long run?
If we consider data from the US market through a long period of time (1926 – 2017), which one of the following sentence is correct? a) Small company stocks show the highest return and risk, while treasury bills show the lowest return and risk. b) Large company stocks show the highest return and risk, while
Leer másWhat is the difference between alternative and traditional investments?
There are different ways to classify investments. One of these classifications differentiates between traditional and alternative investments. Which one of the following sentences includes examples of traditional investments? a) Stocks, bonds, cash (deposits), real estate, and commodities. b) Long-only stocks, long-only bonds, cash(deposits) and real estate. c) Long-only publicly traded stocks, long-only publicly traded bonds,
Leer másWhat are the main functions of financial systems?
For-profit corporations can be public or private. Which of the following sentences better explain the difference between private equity and public equity? a) Public equity belongs to companies that are listed on an Exchange. b) Public equity belongs to companies with a relatively high number of shareholders (usually more than 50). c) Public equity in
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