You are considering investing $800 in Higgs B. Technology Inc. You can buy common stock at $25

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You are considering investing $800 in Higgs B. Technology Inc. You can buy common stock at $25 per share; this stock pays no dividends. You can also buy a convertible bond ($1,000 par value) that is currently trading at $790 and has a conversion ratio of 30. It pays $40 per year in interest. If you expect the price of the stock to rise to $33 per share in 1 year, which instrument should you purchase?
Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
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Fundamentals of Investing

ISBN: 978-0133075359

12th edition

Authors: Scott B. Smart, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

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