Which of the Following Is True About Debt Securities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about debt securities?

A) Debt securities are usually in the form of preferred stocks.
B) When companies are growing faster than they can make money, many prefer asset-based financing.
C) Publicly issued debt (such as bonds or commercial paper) is more commonly used by smaller companies.
D) Financial institutions, such as insurance companies, prefer to make short-term loans.