Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) the market value of a bond will always approach its par value as its maturity date approaches. this holds true even if the firm has filed for bankruptcy.
• B) rising inflation makes the actual yield to maturity on a bond greater than a quoted yield to maturity that is based on market prices.
• C) the yield to maturity on a coupon bond that sells at its par value consists entirely of a current interest yield; it has a zero expected capital gains yield.
• D) on an expected yield basis, the expected capital gains yield will always be positive because an investor would not purchase a bond with an expected capital loss.
• E) the yield to maturity for a coupon bond that sells at a premium consists entirely of a positive capital gains yield; it has a zero current interest yield.

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