Assignment
1. Why do you think most secondary- market trading in blurred in bonds takes place over the counter?
2. What is an investment banker and what major functions does her or she perform?
3. What is the major difference between a negotiated purchase and a competitive bid purchase?
4. Why is an investment- banking syndicate formed?
5. Why might a large corporation want to raise long-term capital through a private placement rather than a public offering?
6. Explain the term opportunity cost with respect to the cost of funds to the firm?
7. Explain the impact of inflation on rates of return?
8. Define the term structure of interest rates?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.