ALLIED FIN202 MODULE 7 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

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PART I
Directions:
Using Microsoft® Word to save and submit your work, please provide
detailed and elaborate responses to the following questions. Your responses should include examples from
the reading assignments.

1.
How do interest rates in the economy
affect the price of a corporate bond?
2.
You are trying to evaluate two bond
issues. One bond issue is rated
“A” by Moody’s; the other is rated “B.” How important are the bond ratings issued by
Moody’s Investors Service? Based on your
feedback, would you purchase the “A” bond or the “B” bond?
3.
If your primary goal is current yield,
which one of these bonds is the wiser investment? Bond A: $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7
percent and has a current market value of $800; or Bond B: $1,000 corporate
bond that pays 8.25 percent and has a current market value of $950?
4.
Why do investors purchase mutual funds
instead of purchasing stocks, bonds, or other investments on their own?
5.
Your parents are considering the purchase
of shares in a mutual fund. Discuss
three advantages and three disadvantages of mutual fund investing that you
believe are important for potential investors to consider.
6.
In what ways can a bond investor make
money?
7.
Define five of the following six terms:
(1) corporate bond (2) bond indenture (3) trustee (4) mortgage bond (5)
debenture bond (6) convertible bond.
8.
Bonds are generally considered a
relatively safe investment. How is it
possible to lose money on bonds?
9.
What is the difference between a U.S.
government Treasury bill, Treasury note, and Treasury bond?
10. Corporate
and Treasury bonds generally produce more interest revenue than municipal
bonds. Why do investors choose to buy
municipal bonds?
11. Describe
either the purchase options or withdrawal options that can be used to invest in
or withdraw money from the investment company that sponsors an open-end mutual
fund.
12. Cindy
and John Appleby just inherited $30,000 and would like to invest the money in a
conservative mutual fund. Since they
have never invested in mutual funds, they ask for your help. In your own words, describe the sources of
information available for evaluating a mutual fund investment.
13. Explain
the difference between a load fund and a no-load fund. From a performance standpoint, is there a
significant difference between mutual funds that charge commissions and those
that do not?

PART II

Write a 1-page,
double-spaced paper in 12 pt. font answering the following question. Please use APA format.

1. You are considering purchasing
shares in a mutual fund. Discuss three
advantages and three disadvantages of mutual fund investing that you believe
are important for potential investors to consider.