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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Definitions:

Residual Return

The return on an investment beyond what is predicted by market movements or models, often associated with active management performance.

Liquidity Risk

The risk that an entity may not be able to quickly convert assets to cash without significant losses.

Portfolio Management

The science and art of making decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation, and balancing risk against performance.

Asset Value

The value of a company's assets, often used in determining its worth or the value of its shares.