Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 6

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 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.

Understand how market conditions and company policies affect the cost of capital.

Determine the cost of new equity and the effect of flotation costs.

Analyze the impact of capital structure on WACC and company valuation.

Understand the difference between before-tax and after-tax cost of debt.

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