Investment VehiclesQuestion 89 of 100
A convertible bond gives the holder:
a.A guaranteed equity dividend
b.The right to force the issuer into bankruptcy
c.The option to convert the bond into a specified number of the issuer's common shares
d.Immunity from interest-rate risk
Explanation
A convertible bond can be exchanged for a set number of the issuer's common shares, letting the holder participate in equity upside while receiving interest. This feature typically allows a lower coupon than a comparable straight bond. It blends debt and equity characteristics.
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