1. Which of the following is true of a primary? market?

A. It is a market where? smaller, unlisted securities are traded.

B. It is an organized market in which all financial derivatives are traded.

C. It is regulated by The Sarbanesminus−Oxley Act.

D. It is the only market in which the issuer is directly involved in the transaction.

2. The primary risk of mortgageminus−backed securities is? ________.

A. that the government will not be able to meet the guarantees on the cash flows

B. that homeowners may not be able? to, or choose not? to, repay their loans

C. that the prices of housing will increase

D. that the prices of have high volatality