Which of the Following Two Bonds Is More Price Sensitive

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following two bonds is more price sensitive to changes in interest rates? 1) A par value bond, X, with a 5-year year to maturity and a 10% coupon rate.
2) A zero-coupon bond, Y, with a 5-year year to maturity and a 10% yield to maturity.

• A)Bond X because of the higher yield to maturity
• B)Bond X because of the longer time to maturity
• C)Bond Y because of the longer duration
• D)Both have the same sensitivity because both have the same yield to maturity.

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