A Bond Is Currently Trading Below Par

question 3

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 or C above

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