Do bondholders fare better when the yield to maturityincreases or when it decreases? Why?

From the standpoint of an Investor, is equity or debt riskier? Explain.

As a bondholder, what risks would you face, and how are these risk factors lower for bonds than they are for stock?

Is a higher or lower yield to maturity desired by bondholders? Why?

Assume that the risk-free rate increases, but the market risk premium remains constant. What impact would this have on the cost of debt? What impact would it have on the cost of equity? Start a New Thread

what happens to the bond prices when interest rate falls?

Choose from liquidity premium, taxability premium, default risk premium, maturity premium. 1.For a long term bond, bondholders demand a higher yield as compensation is called?2.When a bond has poor credit rating, bondholders demand a higher yield as compensation is called?3.When a bond has less frequent trading, bondholders demand a higher yield as compensation is called?

Why do the prices of fixed-rate bonds fall if expectations for inflation rise?