Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 85

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 a coupon bond is selling at a discount,its price will continue to decline until it reaches its par value at maturity.
• C) If interest rates increase,the price of a 10-year coupon bond will decline by a greater percentage than the price of a 10-year zero coupon bond.
• D) If a bond's yield to maturity exceeds its annual coupon,then the bond will trade at a premium.
• E) If a coupon bond is selling at a premium,its current yield equals its yield to maturity.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The amount one would obtain from the sale of an asset or the cost incurred to settle a liability in a smooth transaction involving market players on the date of valuation.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Unrealized Profits

Profits that have been generated on paper through an investment but have not yet been realized through a sale.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value an investment, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost without reflecting changes in market value.