A Firm Is Planning to Issue a Callable Bond with a Coupon

question 102

Multiple Choice

A firm is planning to issue a callable bond with a coupon rate of 8% and 10 years to maturity. A straight bond with a similar coupon is priced at $1,000. If the value of the issuer's call option is estimated to be $60, what is the value of the callable bond?

• A) $940
• B) $970
• C) $1,000
• D)$1,060

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