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question 57

Multiple Choice

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The Sisyphean Company has a bond outstanding with a face value of $1000 that reaches maturity in 15 years.The bond certificate indicates that the stated coupon rate for this bond is 8% and that the coupon payments are to be made semiannually.
-Assuming that this bond trades for $903,then the YTM for this bond is closest to:

• A)8.0%.
• B)6.8%.
• C)9.9%.
• D)9.2%.

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Definitions:

Available-for-sale Securities

Financial assets not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, and can be sold in the market.

Significant Influence

The capacity to affect the operating and financial decisions of another entity, typically through ownership of a substantial share of its stock.

Voting Stock

Shares that give the shareholder voting rights in the corporation's matters, typically related to the election of the board of directors.

Unrealized Gain or Loss

The increase or decrease in the value of an investment that has not yet been sold and turned into cash.