If an Investor Purchases a Bond When Its Current Yield

question 91

Multiple Choice

If an investor purchases a bond when its current yield is higher than the coupon rate,then the bond's price will be expected to:

• A) decline over time, reaching par value at maturity.
• B) increase over time, reaching par value at maturity.
• C) be less than the face value at maturity.
• D) exceed the face value at maturity.

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