This is for intro to business, I need help with is true or false question

True/False-write "T" or "F" to the left of each numbered statement. 1. An initial public offering (IPO) represents the fir public offering (IPO) represents the first time a corporation's stock is offered and sold to persons outside of the company. 2. A stock exchange provides a marketplace where the public can directly buy and sell securities without the help of intermediaries. 3. Dividends represent a portion of a firm's profits that are distributed to bondholders first, then stockholders. 4.U.S. Government bonds are considered safe investments. Therefore, such government bonds usually have a lower interest rate than corporate bonds. 5. Young investors place more importance on low risk investments, while elderly investors prefer significant growth in the value of their investments