Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a coupon bond is selling at par,its current yield equals its yield to maturity.
• B) If rates fall after its issue,a zero coupon bond could trade at a price above its maturity (or par)value.
• C) If rates fall rapidly,a zero coupon bond's expected appreciation could become negative.
• D) If a firm moves from a position of strength toward financial distress,its bonds' yield to maturity would probably decline.
• E) If a bond is selling at a premium,this implies that its yield to maturity exceeds its coupon rate.

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