PRMIA Exam 8006 Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRMIA's 8006 exam

Question #: 20
Topic #: 1

Which of the following best describes a 'when-issued' market?

Awhere members of the syndicate bringing a bond issue to the market are obliged to not undercut the issue price till the first settlement date

BThe when-issued market is one where dealers trade in a security after its price has been set but before the bonds are available for delivery

CThe when-issued market is one where securities are traded on the OTC forward markets prior to their issue

DThe when-issues market is one where the lead manager agreed to buy an entire bond issue at an agreed price, and having done so may sell them onwards to institutional or other investors

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Suggested Answer: C

Each of the choices describes various scenarios related to the issue of bonds. A when-issued market is a market in government securities where securities are traded as forward contracts prior to their issue. Choice 'c' is the correct answer.

Choice 'd' refers to a 'bought deal'. Choice 'b' refers to the 'grey market', usually in corporate bonds. Choice 'a' refers to a fixed price re-offer mechanism.

by Bernardo at May 09, 2022, 12:35 PM

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