A Bond Is Currently Trading Below Par

question 86

Multiple Choice

A bond is currently trading below par. Which of the following must be true about that bond?

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

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