The Yield to Maturity Reported in the Financial Pages for Treasury

question 29

Multiple Choice

The yield to maturity reported in the financial pages for Treasury securities

• A)is calculated by compounding the semiannual yield.
• B)is calculated by doubling the semiannual yield.
• C)is also called the bond equivalent yield.
• D)is calculated as the yield-to-call for premium bonds.
• E)Both B and C are true.

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