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CTP · Question #532
(Topic 6) An inverted yield curve occurs when which of the following is true?
The correct answer is D. The longer the maturity of the investment, the lower the rate of return. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
- (Topic 6)
An inverted yield curve occurs when which of the following is true?
Options
- AAs rates on current issues rise, the price of existing issues falls.
- BIn anticipation of lower long-term rates, investors push short-term rates down.
- CThe longer the maturity of the investment, the greater the risk of a price decline.
- DThe longer the maturity of the investment, the lower the rate of return.
How the community answered
(51 responses)- A20% (10)
- B6% (3)
- C4% (2)
- D71% (36)
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