Canadian Companies Seek Bond Opportunities In Europe

Canadian Companies Seek Bond Opportunities In Europe

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The video discusses the impact of low borrowing costs on the bond market, particularly in Canada. It highlights the limited supply of corporate bonds in the Canadian dollar market and the resulting price increases. Investment strategies by Pimco's Devlin are explored, noting the appreciation of Canadian corporate bonds. The video also touches on global trends, including quantitative easing programs in other countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason for the low borrowing costs mentioned in the video?

High inflation rates

Increased government spending

Low interest rates

High supply of corporate bonds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have rising commodity prices affected the Canadian corporate debt market?

There has been no effect

Prices on corporate debt have increased

Spreads have increased

Prices on corporate debt have decreased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pimco's Devlin purchase when the market was down?

Foreign currency

Real estate

Canadian bank deposit notes and utility bonds

Government bonds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Devlin's current view on the valuation of Canadian corporate bonds?

They are at fair value

They are overvalued

They are not worth investing in

They are undervalued

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which global figure's actions are influencing the bond market?

Mario Draghi

Janet Yellen

Christine Lagarde

Jerome Powell