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Are interest rates on long term bonds usually lower or higher than interest rates on short term bonds?
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What occurs when a bonds stated interest rate is less than the market interest rate?
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
How are bond prices affected when the Federal Reserve lowers the interest rate?
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, the value of outstanding bonds will increase. The increase in the value of bonds is due to the market price of the bonds adjusting to reflect the lower interest rates available on new bonds. Investors with bond holdings enjoy an increase in the value of their holdings when the Fed cuts rates. However, new investors in bonds will receive a lower rate of interest and if the Fed later raises rates, bond investors will experience a decrease in the market value of their bonds.
If two bonds have the same maturity the same yield to maturity and the same level of risk the bonds should they sell for the same price regardless of the bond's coupon rate?
if two bonds offer the same duration and yield, then an investor should look at their levels of convexity. if one bond has greater convexity, it is less affected by interest rate changes. also, bonds with higher convexity will have higher price than bonds with lower convexity regardless whether interest rates rise or fall. Ergo, investors will have to pay more with greater convexity due to the bond's lesser sensitivity to interest rate changes.
A higher deductible will usually mean a lower premium?
yes a higher deductible means a lower premium.
Can inflation lead to lower interest rates and higher stock prices?
False
What occurs when a bonds stated interest rate is less than the market interest rate?
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
What is better a higher or a lower percentage?
If you are receiving interest on an assett, a higher interest is better. If you are paying interest on a debit, a lower interest is better.
What occurs when a bond's stated interest rate is less than the market interest rate?
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
What are the advantages of callable bonds?
flexible potentially cheaper lower interest rates
How is a tax-exempt bond different from a bond sold by a company?
A tax exempt bond is issued by a municipality. The tax exempt status is not a property of the bond itself but is a result of tax legislation regarding municipal bond interest as being tax exempt. The interest rates on the bonds (the amount paid to the bond holder) are usually lower than on corporate bonds but because of the tax exempt status the lower rate may or may not result in a higher after tax yield depending on the rates of the two bonds and the tax bracket of the bond holder.
How can you escape your high interest contract?
try to get a lower interest loan and pay off the higher interest contract.
How are bond prices affected when the Federal Reserve lowers the interest rate?
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, the value of outstanding bonds will increase. The increase in the value of bonds is due to the market price of the bonds adjusting to reflect the lower interest rates available on new bonds. Investors with bond holdings enjoy an increase in the value of their holdings when the Fed cuts rates. However, new investors in bonds will receive a lower rate of interest and if the Fed later raises rates, bond investors will experience a decrease in the market value of their bonds.
If two bonds have the same maturity the same yield to maturity and the same level of risk the bonds should they sell for the same price regardless of the bond's coupon rate?
if two bonds offer the same duration and yield, then an investor should look at their levels of convexity. if one bond has greater convexity, it is less affected by interest rate changes. also, bonds with higher convexity will have higher price than bonds with lower convexity regardless whether interest rates rise or fall. Ergo, investors will have to pay more with greater convexity due to the bond's lesser sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Do bonds with larger coupons have greate interest rate risk tan do bonds with smaller coupons?
No - the lower the coupon the higher the interest rate risk. The low coupon indicates it will take longer for bondholder to have capital returned, so money is at risk longer. Higher coupon suggests faster return of capital and thus a reduction of risk. Investopedia has some nice material on bond duration.
Is LIBOR normally higher or lower than the US prime interest rate?
It is normally higher than the US prime interest rate.
What is difference between growth fund and debt fund?
A growth fund focuses on stocks that do not pay dividends, the company's are instead focused on re-investing any profits into the growth of their business. Debt funds are focused on bonds. They typically pay interest and are much more stable than growth equities. Growth is usually higher risk, bonds or debt funds are lower risk.
A higher deductible will usually mean a lower premium?
yes a higher deductible means a lower premium.
