Solved

Bonds A, B, and C All Have a Maturity of 10

Question 46

Multiple Choice

Bonds A, B, and C all have a maturity of 10 years and a yield to maturity of 7%. Bond A's price exceeds its par value, Bond B's price equals its par value, and Bond C's price is less than its par value. None of the bonds can be called. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


A) If the yield to maturity on each bond decreases to 6%, Bond A will have the largest percentage increase in its price.
B) Bond A has the most interest rate risk.
C) If the yield to maturity on the three bonds remains constant, the prices of the three bonds will remain the same over the next year.
D) If the yield to maturity on each bond increases to 8%, the prices of all three bonds will decline.
E) Bond C sells at a premium over its par value.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents