As a Bond Approaches Within Weeks of Its Maturity Date

question 16

Multiple Choice

As a bond approaches within weeks of its maturity date, its market price

• A) Approaches zero
• B) Rises or drops below the face value of the bond based on current interest rates
• C) Is equal to the face value of the bond plus the total interest earned
• D) Approaches the face value of the bond
• E) Is equal to the future value of the stream of interest payments

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