12-Year Bond Has an Annual Coupon Rate of 9

question 49

Multiple Choice

12-year bond has an annual coupon rate of 9%.The coupon rate will remain fixed until the bond matures.The bond has a yield to maturity of 7%.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)If market interest rates decline, the price of the bond will also decline.
• B)The bond is currently selling at a price below its par value.
• C)If market interest rates remain unchanged, the bond's price one year from now will be lower than it is today.
• D)The bond should currently be selling at its par value.
• E)If market interest rates remain unchanged, the bond's price one year from now will be higher than it is today.

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