Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) When a bond is trading at a discount, the price drop when a coupon is paid will be larger than the price increase between coupons, so the bond's discount will tend to decline as time passes.
• B) When a bond trades at a price equal to its face value, it is said to trade at par.
• C) As interest rates and bond yield rise, bond prices will fall.
• D) Ultimately, the prices of all bonds approach the bond's face value when the bonds mature and their last coupon are paid.