Which of the statements below best describes why a normal yield curve is positively sloped?

Which of the statements below best describes why a normal yield curve is positively sloped?



A) Investors logically demand higher returns from government securities than they do from corporate securities.

B) Short-term bonds generally fluctuate in price more than long-term bonds.

C) Stocks generally have lower yields than bonds, although their total returns may be higher.

D) Investors demand higher interest when lending their money for longer periods.



Answer: D) Investors demand higher interest when lending their money for longer periods.


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