3. Convertible bonds, warrants, and other exotic bond features As the name suggests, convertible bonds allow the owner the option to convert the bonds into a fixed number of shares of common stock. Which of the following best describes the difference between a convertible bond and a warrant? Convertible bonds give the investor the option to buy shares at a certain price, whereas warrants give the investor the option to exchange bonds for shares at a certain price. Convertible bonds give the investor the option to exchange bonds for shares at a certain price, whereas warrants give the investor the option to buy shares at a certain price. Consider the case of an investor, Nazim: Nazim wants to include putable bonds in his investment portfolio. Nazim is likely to put the bonds when: He is in need of cash. He expects to use the cash when the bond matures. Nazim also recently bought bonds that have their interest rate tied to the consumer price index (CPI) so that he will be protected if inflation rates increase. Nazim has invested in