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How does a sinking fund (mandatory redemption) differ from an optional call feature?
- Sinking funds apply solely to zero-coupon bonds that pay no periodic interest
- Optional calls are mandated by securities law, whereas sinking funds remain voluntary terms
- Sinking funds are mandatory obligations, while optional calls are at the issuer's discretion
- Optional calls always benefit the investor through reinvestment, whereas sinking funds favor the issuer
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