Which of the Following Bonds Would Have the Greatest Percentage

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bonds would have the greatest percentage increase in value if all interest rates fall by 1%?

• A) 20-year, 10% coupon bond.
• B) 20-year, 5% coupon bond.
• C) 1-year, 10% coupon bond.
• D) 20-year, zero coupon bond.
• E) 10-year, zero coupon bond.

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