Income Beginner: Buying Bonds

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1.
The face value of a bond is known as its _______.
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Par. In bond language, par means face value.
2.
If a bond cannot be redeemed until its maturity date, it is considered to be callable.
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False. Bonds that can be paid back before their maturity date are callable.
3.
A bond unit investment trust is an actively managed portfolio of bonds.
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False. A unit investment trust is managed, and is a fixed portfolio of securities.
4.
The more bonds you buy in one sale, the less you will pay in markup costs.
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True. Markups are generally lower for large sales than for small ones.
5.
Most bonds are sold through _______.
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The over-the-counter market. This market includes the NASDAQ and is the principal venue for selling bonds.