Liquid Yield Option Notes or LYONs Have Which of the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

Liquid yield option notes or LYONs have which of the following characteristics?
I. Convertibility at a fixed conversion ratio.
II. High coupon rates.
III. A put feature that guarantees the right to redeem the bonds at a prespecified price.
IV. Convertibility at a fixed conversion price.

• A) I and IV only.
• B) I and III only.
• C) II and IV only.
• D) II and III only

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