When Forecasting a Bond's Overall Rate of Return for a Holding

question 9

Multiple Choice

When forecasting a bond's overall rate of return for a holding period, the most uncertain element is the

• A) interest on coupons.
• B) year of maturity.
• C) time effect.
• D) yield change effect.

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