1. For a U.S. investor, Eurobonds are subject to foreign exchange risk.
True
False
2.
When a bond's rating changes from AA to A and investors did not anticipate the change
A.
the yield and the price will rise.
B.
the coupon rate will stay the same and the price will fall.
C.
the coupon rate will fall and the price will rise.
D.
both the coupon rate and the price will rise.
1.
True
2.
Option B
As rating downgrades, the coupon rate will stay the same and the
price will fall.
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