Discuss whether they make bonds more or less risky

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Describe at least 5 bond provisions and discuss whether they make bonds more or less risky.

Exercise: Consider two bonds, everything else the same except the provision. Would Bond A with the provision be more or less risky than Bond B without the provision?

Some bond provisions: call ability, sinking fund, collateral, deferred call ability, seniority, subordinate, potable, convertible, variable coupons, etc.

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