Which of the Following Statements About Bonds That Are Both

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bonds that are both convertible and callable is most correct?

• A)If these bonds are called by the issuer,the holder has no option other than to let them be called.
• B)Prior to maturity,the value of such a bond will be greater than the shares of stock that bond can be converted into.
• C)The decision to be made by the bondholder when the bonds are called is the same as she would have to make at maturity.
• D)The issuer cannot force bondholders to decide whether or not to convert at a time of the issuer's choosing.
• E)Prior to the maturity date,a convertible bond is worth less than an otherwise identical straight bond.

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