Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning Premium

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct concerning premium bonds?

• A)The premium increases when interest rates increase.
• B)The coupon rate is less than the current yield.
• C)As the time to maturity decreases, the premium increases.
• D)The yield to maturity is less than the coupon rate.
• E)The par value exceeds the face value.

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Definitions:

Equal Payments

Regularly scheduled payments of the same amount, often used in the repayment of loans.

Installment Note

A debt instrument that requires periodic payments of principal and interest over the term of the loan.

Present Value

The value today of a future sum of money or sequence of cash payments, adjusted for a specific rate of return.

Annuity

An annuity is a financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, typically used as an income stream for retirees.