Question

A disadvantage of bonds is: Group of answer choices Bonds require payment of periodic interest Bonds require payment of principal Bonds can decrease return on equity Bond payments can be burdensome when income and cash flow are low All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

A bond can be defined as a debt or fixed investment security, in which a bondholder (investor or creditor) loans an amount of money to the bond issuer (government or corporations) for a specific period of time. The bond issuer are expected to return the principal (face value) at maturity with an agreed upon interest (coupon), which are paid at fixed intervals.

The disadvantages of bonds are listed below as;

1. Bonds require payment of periodic interest.

2. Bonds require payment of principal.

3. Bonds can decrease return on equity.

4. Bond payments can be burdensome when income and cash flow are low.