Which of the Following Bonds Will Be Least Sensitive to a Change

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bonds will be least sensitive to a change in interest rates?

• A)a 30-year bond with a $1 000 face value whose yield to maturity is 5.5% and coupon rate is 6.4% APR paid annually
• B)a 10-year bond with a $2 000 face value whose yield to maturity is 5.8% and coupon rate is 5.8% APR paid semi-annually
• C)a 20-year bond with a $3 000 face value whose yield to maturity is 6.0% and coupon rate is 5.4% APR paid semi-annually
• D)a 15-year bond with a $5 000 face value whose yield to maturity is 7.4% and coupon rate is 6.2% APR paid annually

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