Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If two bonds have the same maturity,the same yield to maturity,and the same level of risk,the bonds should sell for the same price regardless of their coupon rates.
• B) All else equal,an increase in interest rates will have a greater effect on the prices of short-term than long-term bonds.
• C) All else equal,an increase in interest rates will have a greater effect on higher-coupon bonds than it will have on lower-coupon bonds.
• D) If a bond's yield to maturity exceeds its coupon rate,the bond's price must be less than its maturity value.
• E) If a bond's yield to maturity exceeds its coupon rate,the bond's current yield must be less than its coupon rate.

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