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【单选题】

The expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates states that ________

A.
forward rates are determined by investors' expectations of future interest rates.
B.
forward rates exceed the expected future interest rates.
C.
yields on long- and short-maturity bonds are determined by the supply and demand for the securities.
D.
All of the options are correct.
E.
None of the options are correct.
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【单选题】Ceteris paribus, the duration of a bond is positively correlated with the bond's________

A.
time to maturity.
B.
coupon rate.
C.
yield to maturity.
D.
All of the options are correct.
E.
None of the options are correct.

【单选题】Holding other factors constant, the interest-rate risk of a coupon bond is higher when the bond's________

A.
term to maturity is lower.
B.
coupon rate is higher.
C.
yield to maturity is lower.
D.
current yield is higher.
E.
None of the options are correct.

【单选题】Holding other factors constant, the interest-rate risk of a coupon bond is higher when the bond's________

A.
term to maturity is higher.
B.
coupon rate is higher.
C.
yield to maturity is higher.
D.
All of the options are correct.
E.
None of the options are correct.

【单选题】The "modified duration" used by practitioners is equal to the Macaulay duration________

A.
times the change in interest rate.
B.
times (one plus the bond's yield to maturity).
C.
divided by (one minus the bond's yield to maturity).
D.
divided by (one plus the bond's yield to maturity).
E.
None of the options are correct.

【单选题】Holding other factors constant, which one of the following bonds has the smallest price volatility?

A.
5-year, 0% coupon bond
B.
5-year, 12% coupon bond
C.
5 year, 14% coupon bond
D.
5-year, 10% coupon bond
E.
Cannot tell from the information given

【单选题】The duration of a coupon bond________

A.
does not change after the bond is issued.
B.
can accurately predict the price change of the bond for any interest-rate change.
C.
will decrease as the yield to maturity decreases.
D.
All of the options are true.
E.
None of the options are true.

【单选题】Identify the bond that has the longest duration (no calculations necessary).

A.
20-year maturity with an 8% coupon
B.
20-year maturity with a 12% coupon
C.
20-year maturity with a 0% coupon
D.
10-year maturity with a 15% coupon
E.
12-year maturity with a 12% coupon