discussion on national debt, printing money and bonds

Question Description In 2010, financial markets were shaken with the prospect that Greece might default on its national debt, yet one often reads that nations are not at risk of defaulting on their debt because they can always “print” money. In what sense is this true?...

Investment alternatives including diversified asset mix

Question Description Assume that you recently graduated with a major in Finance and you landed a job as a financial planner with a large financial services corporation. The organization where you work has a research-intensive, value-based philosophy of investment that could be summarized as “managing clients’...

Build a Portfolio Project and Fact Sheet

Question Description Using the MSU StockTrack contest, create a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Prepare a fact sheet for your portfolio which includes the analysis listed below. Use charts, tables, graphs, and text to summarize and highlight your analysis Link for StockTrack: http://morgantrading.stocktrak.com/members/register?admin=3381866&tournament=97267 User name:...

bonds and bond ratings Explain what bond ratings mean for investors:

Question Description Write a 300- to 700-word paper in which you answer the following: What type of information about bonds is available on the Internet? How can you use this information within your personal or professional life? Explain what the following bond ratings mean for investors: AAA BBB B CC Format your assignment consistent...

Rate of Return for Stocks and Bonds

Question Description Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to calculate the rate of return of equity and debt instruments. It allows the student to understand the effects of dividends; capital gains; inflation rates; and how the nominal rate...

Rate of Return for Stocks and Bonds

Question Description Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to calculate the rate of return of equity and debt instruments. It allows the student to understand the effects of dividends; capital gains; inflation rates; and how the nominal rate...

Rate of Return for Stocks and Bonds

Question Description Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to calculate the rate of return of equity and debt instruments. It allows the student to understand the effects of dividends; capital gains; inflation rates; and how the nominal rate...

Reporting Contingent Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Question Description Debt securities such as bonds pay a stated interest rate. This interest rate depends on the risk of investment. In addition, bond prices change when investment risk changes. Standard and Poor’s provide ratings for companies. Stock prices also fluctuate. Fluctuations depend on various factors. Find...

Assignment 2

Question Description Explain how you reached the answer or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both. You have just won the Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000. You will be paid in 26 equal annual installments beginning immediately. If you had the money now,...

Week 4: Valuing Stocks and Bonds

Question Description Week 4: Valuing Stocks and Bonds Suppose you are working for a medium-sized company as a senior finance manager. You have been working for the same company for almost 10 years now, and have worked your way up the corporate ladder. Your company is planning...