Question

Which statement is true? A. Bonds are generally called at par value.B. A current list of all bondholders is maintained whenever a firm issues bearer bonds. C. An indenture is a contract between a bond's issuer and its holders. D. Collateralized bonds are called debentures. E. A bondholder has the right to determine when his or her bond is called.

Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A. Bonds can be called at discount or premium depending upon the interest rate availing in market and the coupon interest rate.

B. In case of bearer bonds no transactions and ownership records are maintained.

C. Indenture is the contract between issuer and holder specifying the duties and obligations of issuer and the rights of holders.

D. Collateralized bonds are backed by a pool of assets while debentures are unsecured bonds .

E. A bondholder can have the right to determine it only when he have the put option with him otherwise the right to call bond lies with the issuer.