If the Required Rate of Return on a Bond Is

question 37

True/False

If the required rate of return on a bond is greater than its coupon interest rate (and r_d remains above the coupon rate),the market value of that bond will always be below its par value until the bond matures,at which time its market value will equal its par value.(Accrued interest between interest payment dates should not be considered when answering this question. )

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