Series 79 practice questioneasyMunicipal Securities
What is the key difference between a general obligation bond and a revenue bond?
- AA general obligation bond is backed by the issuer’s taxing power, while a revenue bond is backed by specified project or enterprise revenues✓ Correct answer
- BRevenue bonds must be issued by corporations only
- CGeneral obligation bonds are always taxable
- DOnly revenue bonds can be underwritten
Explanation
Why A — A general obligation bond is backed by the issuer’s taxing power, while a revenue bond is backed by specified project or enterprise revenues
A general obligation bond is backed by the issuer’s taxing power, while a revenue bond is backed by specified project or enterprise revenues The repayment source distinguishes the two structures and drives risk analysis. Investors in revenue bonds focus heavily on the pledged project cash flows and coverage ratios.
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