IBM stock will experience greater trading activity (in terms of the number of shares traded on a given day) compared to IBM bonds. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
The three major cash flow components include the initial investment, nonoperating cash flows, and terminal cash flow. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
The cost of preferred stock is typically higher than the cost of long-term debt (bonds) because the cost of long-term debt (interest) is tax deductible. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
The cost of preferred stock is the ratio of the preferred stock dividend to a firm’s total earnings. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
In general, the more debt a firm uses, the smaller its financial leverage. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Initial cash outflows and subsequent operating cash inflows for a project are referred to as ________. A) necessary cash flows B) relevant cash flows C) perpetual cash flows D) ordinary cash flows ANSWER B
A company’s bonds will experience more trading activity (in terms of the number of bonds traded on a given day) compared to its stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
The lower the fixed-payment coverage ratio, the lower is the firm’s financial leverage. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Relevant cash flows for a project are best described as ________. A) incidental cash flows B) incremental cash flows C) sunk cash flows D) contingent cash flows ANSWER B
High-quality (high-rated) bonds provide lower returns than lower-quality (low-rated) bonds. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE