Explanation
Based on the provided text, the corporate trustee "acts in a fiduciary (legal) capacity on behalf of the investors" and "acts on behalf of the bondholders."
Key points from the text:
- The corporate trustee is a third party to the contract
- Acts in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of the investors
- Represents the bondholders
- Ensures the bond issuer complies with the covenants
Analysis of options:
- I. bond investors ✓ Correct - The trustee acts on behalf of investors/bondholders
- II. bond issuers ✗ Incorrect - The trustee monitors the issuer, doesn't represent them
- III. bond underwriters ✗ Incorrect - Underwriters are involved in issuance but not represented by the trustee
- IV. regulators ✗ Incorrect - The trustee is not a regulatory body
Therefore, the corporate trustee acts in a fiduciary capacity only for bond investors, making option A ("I only") the correct answer.