FundsForums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA FM Exams › FundsThis topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by John Moffat.Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)AuthorPosts September 4, 2022 at 4:43 am #665060 johnbrianeMemberTopics: 170Replies: 160☆☆☆SirLong term funds are more expensive and less riskyAndShort term funds are less expense and more riskyAm I correct ? September 4, 2022 at 8:24 am #665086 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54642☆☆☆☆☆Correct. September 4, 2022 at 10:29 am #665109 johnbrianeMemberTopics: 170Replies: 160☆☆☆But why are the long term funds less risky sirIs it because of tax shields that the long term funds are less risky compared to short term acquisition of funds ? September 4, 2022 at 6:29 pm #665137 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54642☆☆☆☆☆No, it is nothing to do with tax shields.It is partly because long-term borrowing is usually at fixed interest rates and so they are not at risk of interest rates changing. Also, there is no chance of the borrowing being repayable immediately as is a risk with overdraft borrowing.AuthorPostsViewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In