The Term Structure of Interest Rates Is a Static Function

question 129

Multiple Choice

The term structure of interest rates is a static function that relates the

• A) term to call and the yield to maturity.
• B) term to maturity and the yield to maturity.
• C) term to call and the yield to call.
• D) term to maturity and the coupon rate.
• E) term to maturity and the current yield.

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