Question

"Which of the following statements are TRUE? I New issues of Treasury Bills are generally priced at par II New issues of Treasury Bonds are generally priced at par, or at a slight discount to par III New issues of Agency Bonds are generally priced at par, or at a slight discount to par"

Answer 1

Answer:

The remaining part of the question is:

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

I New issues of Treasury Bills are generally priced at par

II New issues of Treasury Bonds are generally priced at par, or at a slight discount to par

III New issues of Agency Bonds are generally priced at par, or at a slight discount to par

A. I only

B. III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, III

Correct Answer:

C. II and III only

Explanation:

It is a fact that virtually all new issues of T-Bills are always sold at a discount to par value. These are original issue discount obligations, with the accrued value of the discount being the interest income earned on these securities.

Treasury Bonds and Agency Bonds are issued at par or in most cases at a very slight discount to par, and make periodic interest payments.