If a Bond Is Currently Trading at Its Face (Par)value,then

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a bond is currently trading at its face (par) value,then it must be the case that:

• A)the bond's yield to maturity is less than its coupon rate.
• B)the bond's yield to maturity is equal to its coupon rate.
• C)the bond's yield to maturity is greater than its coupon rate.
• D)the bond is a zero-coupon bond.

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