Which of the following statements about U.S. Agency bonds are true? I. They are backed by the "full faith and credit"...
Which of the following statements about U.S. Agency bonds are true?
I. They are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. government.
II. Their risk is almost as low as government notes and bonds.
III. Their yields are slightly higher than those of government securities.
IV. They are exempt from state and federal taxes.
Homework Answers
Answer: Options II and III are true
The risk associated with the U.S. Agency bonds is almost as low as
government notes and bonds and their yields are slightly higher
than those of government securities.
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