If the Holding Period Is Equal to the Term to Maturity

question 49

Multiple Choice

If the holding period is equal to the term to maturity for a corporate bond the rate of discount represents the

• A) Coupon yield.
• B) Effective yield.
• C) Yield to call.
• D) Yield to maturity.
• E) Reinvestment rate.

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