Please answer the following questions below. Each response must have a word count of 175-250 and include a reference. Must be original answer.
1. In a rising interest rate environment, how would bond values change over time? As a bond investor, what measures would you take to manage rate risk?
2. You have been asked to perform a stock valuation prior to the annual shareholders meeting next week. The two models you have selected to value the firm are the dividend discount model and the discounted cash flow model. Explain why the estimates from the two valuation methods differ. Address the assumptions implicit in the models themselves as well as those you made during the valuation process.
3. Financial ratios are essential to provide an accurate valuation of a firm. Select a publicly traded firm of your choice. You may use the firm you have elected to profile for the course-long Financial Analysis and Proposal assignment or a completely different organization altogether. Select one ratio each in the areas of (a) performance, (b) activity, (c) financing, and (d) liquidity warnings. Provide an evaluation of the selected firm's strengths and weaknesses. Based on the ratios you selected, how well does your chosen firm perform? Explain.